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The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
eooD,BY 10 THE STRAW HAT.

The straw hat floats brayely about the
streets today in a fearful I'VE who are
TO die, salute thee" manner. For TO-DAY
the ash barrel opens its capecious nav
and It is to be expected according to the
custom and felt hat makers that you
sweep your light companion OF months
reientlessly into the yearnlng pALIeL
few brave souls will have compassion
and stalk about with hay-top anu .
conscious air, but public seRtimenI y is
predicted, win sweep straw hos sway
before another week.
FOR years the time limit OF weens
straw hats has been extended Broad
minded people have begun TO realize tnat
the wearing Of this comfortable neao
Rear IN not a matter Of season, put OF
Syeatber Why one should sweiter IN
an alright derby. when october has
brought unwonted humidity, is prob
lem for style-psychologists. Not long
aro the person who wore straw nat
before the first Of June was placed sar-
torially in the public eye alongside OF
DR.. Mary Walker and the Doukbars. But
now the first Saturday in Mey is regard
ed a. the oficial opening.
II 70 indeed a pity that straw hats
have to go Just at time when they are
cheapest
In his selection Of a fall hat to sup
plant the discarded straw, mere man
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
KEEP THE CHl1D's FEIr DRY.

There Is nothing more injurious than
sitting with wet feet. For the boy who
dislikes understand he is legion-strong
waterproof shoes are made that cost
not more than any other good shoe.
These also can be obtained for girls. Cau-
tion should be used in selecting rubber
shoes and boots for II Is easy to be mis-
led by the saving of a few cents on
the cost and the consequent purchase Of
a poor grade Of rubber. Boots and shoes
made OF selected live rubber sell for a
normal price, and ii is poor economy to
buy cheaper quality. Boots with high
tops that strap at the waist insure dry
limbs for the boy or girl who has a
long walk to school in wet weather.
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, /, r.vep = rather wider range Of STYLES

, IN Esven q rather wider range Of styles
to choose from than heretofore.
Soft hats are predominate this season,
and the popular fancy favors the high
taper crown, with slightly curled brim.
The crown may be OF the fedora shape,
telescope or an adaptation OF the latter
which is shaped rather square, but pre-
serves the tapering effect.
Dark greens and blues are popular
shades. though one may safely select
from among several shades OF gray and
brown.
The move conservative dressers favor
the band OF the same shade as the hat,
while the younger men are taking to the
hat with the contrasting band OF a light
er shade. These are often OF taffetR and
add q touch of color to the usual somber
garb Of the masculine sex.
Bows are still worn at the three
quarter, but the very latest hats are
showing many designs with the bow
centered on the side, and rather larger
than heretofore.
Derbies also follow the lines Of the
tapering crown. The new crowns are
rather oval, and are higher than last
Gear. The brims are Of medium width
spd curl
smart Footwear For the Well
Dressed Man.
The shoes that the wsll-dressed man
will wear this winter are conservative
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
CoLoRs.

Though the sreat designers. who dwell
In the heart Of that little corner ol
Paris that makes the city the mecca for
women Of every country. haTs decreed
the costumes for street wear this autumn
shall be somber In tone. and have deh-
niteiy put the ban upon cubist and fu.
turist combinations. they are bringing to
the fore some new and exquisite coiors
for the afternoon and evening gowns oi
the winter, and especially for hat trim
mings.
First and foremost are the ''Maxixe''
shades, which include q vivid grass
green, a strange peacock blue and = new
and very vivid blue, all OF which are in
tended for foundations for laces or me
talllc embroideries.
Then come the "Furlana' shades rang
ing from canary yellow 70 a dull red
dish bronze, reddish lavender and a
deep plum color that VIII recommend IT,
full OF varying lights and shades and yet
deep enough In tone not to be Earish.
Then there Is "Ravigote'' which Is
closely akin to terra Gotta, and 'FAkir'' a
dark cog de roche, while ''Friouet," a
deep moss green, is leading In popular
ity for smart gowns for receptions, COM
bined with silver and creamy chiffonR
Steel sray with a new blue Hight In II
VIII be in vogue this year under the
name Of rOurson'' and "Aphrodite" win
endear itself to the debutantes undoubt-
edly, since its exquisite azalia red. rang
ing from light tones to q deep wine
shade viii throw into fine relief the del
icacy Of youthful compilations.
Natter blue and sweet pea tints and
Corbeau blue continue 10 be in favor for
the young girl, while all shades Of COP
per and "Muscovite," q new and strange
shade OF green, are used for stunning
costumes for afternoon dances. .
Roman plaids are still much seen for
use as collars. wide girdles or wRistcoats,
but they are not quite 20 much in favor
as during the summer. their extreme
popularity having served TO turn more
conservative women against them.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
FREIGHT TAX UP TO WILSON.
Attitude of President Expected tO
Decide Fate of Bill.

Word is expected here today from Pres
ident Wilson that is expected to result in
an adjustment Of the trouble that con-
fronts the Democrats Of the House over
the emergency revenue bill.
Those who are opposed to the freight
tax provision threaten to hold a caucus
tonight to knock out the administration
bill unless the President directs other
wise 1t is expected that wire will be
received today from Cornish suggesting
that caucus action be deferred, at least
for the present.
The Insurgents really expect the Presi-
dent to stand by the revenue bin in its
present form, but they are making a
demonstration In the hope of winning Mr..
Wilson to their support. Representative
Underwood. the House leader, is conf
dent that the President will insist upon
the bill in its present form, despite the
ro~ that has been kicked up over the
freight tax.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
Wasting Money.

I'VE admit that the rivers and har-
bors bill means the expenditure of mil
lions on streams that will never be used;
but these millions are not wasted, for
our idle improvements are a means Of
controlling railway rates" That such an
argument should be seriously used shows
the desperation Of the pork-barrers spon-
sors. With an Interstate Commerce Com
mission, nearly two score State railway
commissions. and innumerable shipping
and civic bodies ready to complain Of
excessive rates, the excuse that tens Of
millions outwardly wasted have an indi-
rect benefit is little short OF preposter-
Gus.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15

in shape, being neither very pointed
nor very blunt OF toe.
The high tan boot, lacing close with
leather laces, will be much in evidence
. for street wear, while for more elabor-
ate occasions the patent leather boot with
a calf-buttoned top Is "comme Il fault"
For evenings either the patent or the
dull leather pumps will be in vogue,
although many men prefer the oxford.
Rubber soles and heels are too pop
ular to be laid aside, and the newest
walking boots all show this touch of
comfort for the active man.
Gay socks are not much worn now
adays, the well advanced man prefer
ring TO have his hosiery match his shoes.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
When BuyinE Hosiery.

Here's a piece Of practical hosiery in
formation: Always buy the same make
Of stockings. so that when there is a
fresh heap to sort the perfect ones can
be paired of; then the darned ones, and
the worn out ones discarded, instead OF
the owner having to hunt through a.
pile of worn stockings to get a wearable
matching pair. This rule holds good
Irrespective Of color,
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
Handy Stair CIosetn.

Have the bottom step Of the back
stairs put on hinges. so as to form a
small box or cupboard. In this keep the
stove blacking, brushes. and polishing
cloths. The bottom step of the back
porch also can be treated in the same
manner and the small garden tools kept
there. I would suggest further that the
bottom steps of the cellar stairs be
painted white, which may, perhaps, save
some one from a dangerous fall.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-15
Every boy His own BootbIac,z.

Get your boy a small wooden box. TX
q cover on 1t with hinges and put into
the box two boxes of good shoe polish,
one black and one brown, a couple Of
shoe brushes, two squares OF flannel for
the first rub and soft cushion of old
velvet, about four by six inches to give
the final polish. Almost any boy will ap-
preciate this personal gift and there can
be no further excuse for mislaid polish
or brushes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
hEwEllToN NOTES.

Mr.. w. S. Alsop spent few days il
Jackson, Miss, this week.
Mr.. L. c. Kel was business visitor
! to Waterproof this week
Mr.. j. r. NARROW made a trip to Nat
chez this week.
Miss Alma NARROW has returned to
Stanton College after the holidays.
Miss Del Lombardo has returned IL
Lake Providence to resume her studies.
Nr. Z. l.. Clark paid visit this week
to his brother at Mer Rouge, La, his old
home. F..
Miss Alice Buckner has returned from
pleasant visit to Miss Mary Peal at
Lake Providence.
The genial Lem Campbell was on deck
this week, and it is needless to say that
his friends were glad to see him.
Mr.. Adams, engineer, anil Mr.. Jones,
levee contractor, were visitors to our town
this week Mr.. Jones has moved his out
fit from 'The Burn" down to L'Argent.
Nh. ID. A. Lawrence and Mr.. c. f..
Benton, of Chicago, were visitors to New
elton this week and went out to look
some timber lands with view of invest
ing.
Mr.. A. Solomon and two sons, Messrs.
Hyman aud Bennie, and mother-in-law
Mrs. Burning, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Kaufman and little son attended the
wedding of Mr. julius Solomon to Miss
Vivian Kaufman, at Vicksburk, last
Wednesday.
MIR. Gordon, special representative of
the Standard Oil Co., was a visitor to
Newellton this week He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Mitchell, to whom he has
surrendered this territory, and who will
in future look after John DIS business
hereabouts.
Our town was shocked and saddened
beyond expressions by the death of Mr..
John S. Boatner, at the Natchez Sani-
tarium on Wednesday evening, and dur
ing his illness the enquiry rs to his con-
dition, and fervent hope of his recovery,
were on every ones lips. To his family
our people extend deepest sympathy.
Lake st. Joseph Lodge, No. l02, X. of
p, will have an important meeting on
Wednesday. 2Sth inst, when tie newly
elected officers for the present year will
he installed. A gentleman from New Or
leans, prominent in Pythian circles and
well known through the State, has been
invited to deliver an address. Following
the meeting a sumptuous spread will he
served, to which their friends will be in
vited
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

Messrs. NJ. NJ t'llman & Co., the pop
ular clothiers of Natchez, who have been
prominent in their line Of business since
1873, and who were among the first TO
establish the semi-annual clearance sale
idea. have announced the beginning Of
their mid-winter sale, which will he pu.
on next Monday the 18th inst. when ai'
suits, overcoats and odd trousers in stock
will he reduced SO Is per cent, and al
shirts and underwear will be disposed If
at % per cent discount. This sale in
cludes their full winter stock and will be
made absolutely without reservation. The
purpose of this sale is to dispose of IS
much OF their winter stock as possible o.
cash terms. even if same must be dor
at loss, rather than carry the stock Owe
another year, when same may deIeriorsie
in value by reason OF changing style.
Thus it wi Ice seen that the opportunity
is golden to the economically inclined and
the sale will no doubt be well patronized.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
REV. mr.. MCINTOSH RESIGNS.

Pursuant to call, issued by DR.. l.. A..
Murdoch, Moderator, a congregational
meeting of the Presbyterian Church waS
held OH Sunday to consider the question:
OF cooperating with the Rev. w. H..
Mcintosh in his prayer to Presbytery to
be dissolved from his relationship with
said church.
DIR. Murdoch presided and explained
again the purpose Of the meeting, and
the matter was declared open for dscns-
sion, the concensus of opinion OF the
congregation being one of profound re-
greet that they must be called upon to ac-
cept Mr.. McIntosh's resignation, but in
Justice to him. and appreciation OF his
ability, it would be selfish on the part Of
his people, and unfair to him, to insist
on his continued ministrations in the
limited field which has enjoyed his SER
vices for the past three years.
Upon motion committee Of three was
appointed to draft resolutions expressive
OF the sentiments of this congregation re-
speeding the severance Of the ties between
church and pastor. Dr.. Murlock APP
pointed on this committee: DIR. q. n.
Clarke, Josiah p. Scott and j. Curry
Macpherson. Said committee reported
as follows:
We, your committee on resolutions,
20 xhxac ..f
this congregation on the retirement from
this field of the Rev. w. II. Mcintosh,
pastor OF the Presbyterian Church, do re-
specially report az follows:
Whereas. the Rev. Mr. Mcintosh has
requested the cooperation Of his congre-
CATION in petition to Presbytery to be
relieved Of his duties as pastor of this
church, and
Whereas his congregation feels deep
regret at being called upon to give him
up, having formed deepest attachment
for him. and his estimable fa.hily, and
highest appreciation for his devoted SER
vice, his superior intellect and kindly
ministration to his fiock,-
Therefore be it Resolved, That we, the
congregation of the Presbyterian Church
OF st. Joseph, do reluctantly consent TO
the severance Of the ties binding our pas
tor to us. and do 20 only with sense OF
duty to him, who has served US so well
and faithfully.
BE it further Resolved, That we part
with the Rev. Mr. Mcintosh with utmost
regret and express to him our heartfelt
thanks for his devoted service, his kind
~ ministration and sympathetic COM
fort during lis stay with us.
Be it further Resolved, That We cor
daily commend him for his earnest zeal
in the Masters cause, his consistent
Christian character aud true piety. We
feel that we are the better for his teach
ing and example to us and earnestly
wish him well wherever he may cast his
lot, to which hs will carry the united
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

The Gazette is in receipt of beautiful
calendar for 1914 with the compliments
of the Gul!ey Grocery Co., the wholesale
firm of st. Joseph, for which We return
thanks. The calendar is printed in colors
and represents ''The First Gentleman Of
Virginia" George Washington firmly
mounted on his favorite steed and follow
ing the hounds, which was the chief en-
joyment of the Father of Our Country"
upon his retirement to his country home
at Mount Vernon following the close of
The Revolutionary War. The calendar is
OF the celebrated painting
by John Ward Dunsmore, who was ia
nous for his pictures of revolutionary
and colonial history.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
The NATcHEz DEMOCRAT SHOULD
CORRECT.

We print below an editorial from
the esteemed Natchez Democrat of
last Tuesday which is calculated to
do harm to the credit of Concordia
and Tensas parishes and we trust
that our contemporary will inform
itself as 10 the facts and correct the
misleading statement referred to.
The assertion that the work on
the st. John (meaning Lake St.
john levee is reported as being
about-One third completed" is en-
! tirely incorrect. As a matter of fact
the work is fully two-thirds com
pleted and we have it from the most
reliable sources that the levee will
be finished by Feb. Is. All the force
that can possibly be worked is now
engaged in pushing the work to COM
pletion and we have heard of no
reasonable apprehension being ex-
pressed that this important levee
will not be finished before the spring
rise comes. Said the Democrat:
The work on the 1t. John levee is re-
ported as being about one-thrd com
pleted and considerable speculation is be-
ing INDUCED in as to Just what time the
entire work will he completed.
The work so far accomplished has been
under way for approximately four months
and as the topping or finishing will re-
quire some little time, number of par
ties express the fear that the usual Feb
ruary or March rise i'm the river is likely
to reach the section before this important
work il completed.
AS to whether or not there are grounds
for fear along this line il not known,
and it is sincerely hoped that the work
will be pushed with all possible expedi-
ency and rushed to completion.
The TACT that the work il complete will
have very encouraging effect upon
planters in that vicinity and they will
feel doubly warranted in going ahead
with the planting operations for the
coming year.
This ease of mind ON the part of the
planters is worth the effort to push the
work to rapid completion. In addition to
this, there IL no use to take chances OF
the rise coming earlier than usual, and |
the old proverb San ounce of prevention |
is worth pound of cure" would seem
especially applicable at, this particular
time.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
l0uN STERLING eOATNER.

John Sterling Boatner died at the
Natchez Sanatorium, at 6 O'Clock
on last Tuesday evening after
short illness, at the early age Of
thirty-five years He was born in
Vidalia, in March, 1879, son of the
lamented Judge John S. Boatner
and of Miss Mayo. the daughter Of
that distinguished Concordian, the
late Judge Oren Mayo. He attended
the High School at New Orleans,
took law course at Columbian
University. d. c., and finally grad
uated at Tulane University. Return
ing TO Vidalia he began the practise
Of the law in partnership with his
father where he at once began To
distinguish himself at the bar and
give promise of the brilliant and
successful career which awaited him.
On his fathers election to the Dis
trict bench, in 1904. he continued
the practice at Nidalia and in this
parish and soon reached the front
rank at the district bar, securing
large clientele and winning the con-
fidence, admiration and esteer, Of
the bench. bar and people ct he
district. Endowed naturally with
fine mind which had been cultivated
by liberal education, an able, p'o-
quent and skillful advocate and
sound adviser. few men of his wears
have achieved So great a success 1T
the bar and few had more pros
porous and honorable career before
them as had our lamented friend
In 1908, he was married to Miss
Eleanor Carter. of Hammond, Ia,
and his wife and two children, Anna
Carter and John Sterling Boatner,
Jr.. survive him.
He is also survived by his sister.
Mrs. Chas. Chamberlain, of Port
land, Oregon, his brother, Chas. NJ.
Boatner, his step-mother, Mrs. Mat
tie Boatner. and his half-brothers.
Dunbar. Shirley and William Boat
ner and his half-sisters, Sarah AID
Corinne Boatner, all of whom live
in Nidal'a.
To IT, writer, as well as TO all
who knew John Boatner and came
within The charm of his radiant and
lovahle personality, there was
striking and unique physical charm
about the man which irresistibly
drew to him the heart of stranger
at first contact, and when mere ac-
quaintance had ripened into intima-
cy and then into friendship, bound
one to him with those tender bonds
of love which usually GO only with
the ties of blood. A glance at his
handsome and manly countenance,
a clasp of his generous hand and
one instinctivelv felt that he was a
man who loved his fellow man, that
here was one whose friendship was
a boon and whose affection was a
benediction. Brave and tender. true
to his friends and with wealth of
tender devotion to his wife and fam
lily, our lamented friend had gained
in his short life that which few
ever attained to, the love esteem and
respect of not only the people among
whom he was born and reared hut
of all those whose good fortune it
was to know him. To the family of
our lamented friend no words can
assuage the grief Of his loss. but may
we not hope that the knowledge
that their grief is shared by such a
multitude Of friends he some conso-
lation until TINE. the Great Heal
err, shall have mercifully interposed
to heal and soothe the hearts that
now ache with the sorrow of an ir-
reparable loss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
HON. n. N. CALHOUN FOR JUDGE.

We present in this issue the an
nOuncement Of Hon. y. VI. Calhoun
as candidate for Judge of the
Tenth District, composed of the
Parishes of Tensas and Concordia,
for the unexpired term of the Hon.
John Dale, resigned.
Mr.. Calhoun graduated from the
Law Department of Tulane Univer-
sify, in 1876, and, for some years
thereafter, practiced his profession
in TerrebOnne parish. For the past
fifteen years he has been actively
and successfully engaged in the
practice of law in Vidalia.
Mr.. Calhoun's ability as a lawyer
is universally recognized. He has
always been a hard student of the
law; is industrious, a good reasoner,
and is of well balanced and broad
minded judicial temperament. He
is honest and fearless, and enjoys
the respect and esteem of all who
know him.
The Sentinel feels that he is in
every way eminently fitted for the
position to which he aspires, and
that if he is the choice of the Dem
ocrats of the District, he will per-
form the duties of this high office
with dignity and credit to himself
and to the entire satisfaction of the
electorate.
The Sentinel renders Mr.. Calhoun
Its hearty support, and, in doing
SO, believes that it is voicing the
sentiment of the people. -Concordia
Sentinel.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

Mr.. A. J. Gibson of lockwood" PLAN
tation, i'm the Sixth Ward, offers for sale
about $50 bushels OF native pure seed
corn which he is holding at 81 so per
bushel T. o. b. Chamblee Spur on NJ, II.
& l.. II. r., or Goldman Landing. This
corn is put mp in new 20-bushel sacks,
and is guaranteed to be healthy and pro-
life. Mr.. Gibson can be reached by
phone at his residence or by letter to
Locust Ridge z. Q.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09
WATERPROOF NOTES.

Mr.. Will Mar,ien is at home for
a few days.
Messrs. Carson and Sachse ARE
are among our visitors this week.
Mrs. E. 7. Scott, of Vidalia, is on
a visit to her brother, Mr.. j. A.
Turpin.
Mrs. Halle Turpin has returned
to Natchez, after spending Xmas
with her family.
Mr.. Wade Trepagnier, manager
of Lake Store, is in New Orleans or
visit to relatives.
Mrs. Randall Hunter has returned
from Tallulah where she has beer
visiting Miss Bessie Spencer
Miss Lizzie Gorton has returned
to Monroe, after a delightful Xmas
vacation spent with her parents.
Miss Evelyn Marie Hunte p
tended a party IN ~. joseph Whi'e
the guest of Mrs. Louis Ruckner
DR.. II. p. Greaves ami Mr. Henry
May have returned fr' M Canton
Miss, where they had a very sue
cessful hunting expedition.
Mrs. Goldberg left Sunday,to "a
tend the wedding of Miss Viviau
Kaufman, of L'Argent, To Nj Jul
Jus Solomon. of Newellton.
Miss Rebecca Turpin to the regre
of her many friends, has goneN'
Memphis to accept position. :,
will be greatly missed in the COM
munity.
Mr.. N. B. Hunter and daugh,e,
Miss Lila, will leave shortly for New
Orleans, where the latter goes C
consult an eye specialist and vii
probably undergo an operation.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney's repula-
ton for entertaining was deli-'ht-
fully maintained Saturday evening
when they invited few informally
To meet Mrs. Burkhalter and Miss
Van Hoose. Cards were INDUCED in
and a three course supper If turkey
salad, ices and cake were served
after which the fortunate twelve
were given a rare treat 10y many
singers of the noted Metropolitan.
Opera Co., reproduce ca the Vic
trOla.