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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-18

Rev. r. d. Bedinger and Mrs. Bed
niger are the guests OF Or. and Mrs.
Thomas Cary johnston at the Union
Theological Seminary prior to their
departure abroad. Mr. Bedinger Is the
foreign evangelist OF the Ginter Park
Presbyte~ia~ Fh"rch in the Belgian-
fnnRo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-18

Mrs ]. Taylor Eliyson, OF 10 East
Fva akin Street, was heste q yesterday
|Mxsernoon at "a reception from & TO I
s1tclock. The affair was given m honor
~ the wives of the members 81 the
General Assem- bly,. and Mrs Harry
HeHsson, OF Hampton. the wife Of the
nnAaker OF the House. was invited To
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-18

returned from their wedding trip and
are now at their Monument Avenue
home.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
HOW FLORAL NOVELTIES ARE
DEVELOPED
BY E. VAN BENTHuYsEN.

Anyone can cultivate flowers who
has the necessary earth and seed. At
least, anyone can cultivate flowers of
existing species. but the fad of the
hour, the work of creating types, is
very fascinating, and opens new
world to one who has been taught
how nature works to make all things
different. We who work with her find
much delight in the new thoughts as
well as the new creation
The value of a novelty depends upon
its popularity or use. 1t is great
delight to the grower to discover
blossom which shows decided ten.
dency to break away from established
rules; to show the characteristics of
new type. At once we feel desire
to help this development by selection
or crossing. This consumes time. By
selection the new flower must be al
lowed to develop and seed, and the
other plants destroyed. The seeds.
when planted, must be again selected
and the rogues destroyed
The rogues in the flower world are
the plants that do not come true, and
they must be destroyed After the
selection has been made sufficiently,
the type is fixed and the flower estab-
lished.
When crossing is done to develop
novelties, two plants are selected for
the parents of the new flower; two
plants possessing qualities which,
when blended, may produce desired
results. These flowers are crossed
and the seeds planted. The plant chill
1ren are carefully watched until they
develop and bloom; then selection is
made of the best for further develop
ment. It may be something very
beautiful will develop from the first
cross; perhaps they are commonplace
results only.
The secret in developing novelties
lies in being quick to see possibilities
and then to develop the tendencies dis
played by the flower.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Get the Habit Of
Drinking Hot Water
Before Breakfast
Says we can't c ok or feel right
with the system full
Of polsons.

Millions Of folks bathe internally
now instead of loading their system
with drugs. Whats an inside 5ath?'.
you say. Well, it is guaranteed to per
form miracles IL you could believe
these hot water enthusiasts.
There are vast numbers of men and
women who, Immediately upon arising
in the morning, drink glass of real
hot water with a teaspoonful of lime
stone phosphate in it. This is a very
excellent health measure. It is in
tended to flush the stomach, liver, kid,
neys and the thirty feet of intestines
of the previous days waste, sour bile
and indigestible material left over in
the body which, IL not eliminated every
day, become food for the millions of
bacteria which infest the bowels, the
quick result is poisons and toxins
which are then absorbed into the
blood causing headache, bilious at
tacks, foul breath, bad taste, colds,
stomach trouble, kidney misery. sleep
Iessness, impure blood and all sorts
Of ailments.
People who feel good one day and
badly the next, but who simply can
not get feeling right are urged to OBJ
tain a quarter pound of limestone
phosphate from any druggist or store
keeper This will cost very little but
is sufficient to make anyone real
crank on the subject Of internal sani.
tation.
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin. cleansing, sweetening and
freshening, so limestone phosphate
and hot water act on the stomach
liver, kidneys ard bowels. 1t is vast.
ly more important to bathe on the in
side than on the outside, because the
skin pores do not absorb impurities in.
TO the blood. while the bowel pores do.
ADV.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
IT cross, feverish, constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves q sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish: stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. mother! Il coat
ed. or your child is listless, cross, few
erish. breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily. full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup CT
Figs" then don't worry, because It is
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison. sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again. A thor
0ugh t'inside cleansing is ofttimes all
that is necessary. It should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle of
"California Syrup of Figs which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
FIGURES DOUBLE IN MExICv
Announcer at Prize Fight Has No
Trouble in Explaining Length
Of Advertised Battle.

In the good old days, before revoIu-
tions ragged with their present fre.
quency, there used to be prize fights
at Juarez, just across the international
boundary from Ell Paso, and gentlemen
Of sporting inclinations from the Amer
lean side of the line attended regu-
larly.
One sunny afternoon. as the gladia.
tors sat in their respective corners
waiting for the tap Of the bell, the off,
cial announcer climbed through the
ropes and, standing in the middle of
the ring, addressed the gathering.
eve are now about to have the prin-
cipal event of the day." he stated, "a
ten-round bout between"
Hold on there, broke IN a tall Tex
an; didn't you advertise that this was
to be twenty-round fight?'
Twenty rounds, Msx.," explained
the announcer without an instant's hes.
itation, and went right on with his
speech. Saturday Evening Post,
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
'CASCARETS' FOR /.
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, Dizziness nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour, gassy stomach.
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
If you will take Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets Don't
forget the children their little in
sides need cleansing, too. Adv.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

the garden and planted in shallow
box, placed in the greenhouse, will
give supply of green mint all winter.
Mulching consists of spreading ma
nure Or litter on the ground under
plants and over roots. Mulching does
not mean to spade the manure or litter
in, nor to put it under the ground.
Manure should be supplied occa-
sionally as surface dressing under
evergreen and deciduous trees and
shrubs. Apply several inches in the
autumn and work it into the soil in the
spring.
When the soil becomes hard in the
pots in the greenhouse remove it and
replace with fresh earth.
Give chrysanthemums under glass
as much fresh air as possible.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
WHEN ONE. BORE MEETS MATE
Man Who Has Just Been Presented
With New Baby Is introduced to
Owner OF New Automobile.

At a smoker some time ago refer.
ence was made to the matter of favor
ite topics of conversation.
One afternoon Brown and Green
were communing with each other in
the lobby Of a hotel, when man with
his countenance shining like great
gladness headed their way.
Here comes Madison" remarked
Brown to his friend, .He has just been
presented with new baby, and he will
talk us to death in telling Of its glo-
ries."
That's all right" responded Green,
glancing in the opposite direction. Il
guess we will be able to fix the thing.
Come again, old man." said Brown,
wonderingly. 81 don't get you."
There's neighbor of mine over
there who has just bought a new auto
mobile" explained Green. I'VE will
introduce them and then take slide.
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
WITH YOUR HOUSE PLANTS

If possible arrange some kind OF
curtain, to cut off the window gar
den from the rest of the room, when
sweeping or busting. or when airing
the room during severe weather. Dust
is very bad for the growing plants.
and the cold air chills them, often be-
ing fatal to the life of a plant.
Keep water on the heating stove
at all times, to supply the moisture.
Once a week or oftener, when the
weather is very cold, and the air OF
a room is, of necessity, dry and hot,
put horseshoe, or other piece of
iron in the fire, and get it red hot.
Then drop it in a pail of water, set
underneath the window garden.
Do not be discouraged If your young
plants seem to be stunted, and are
slow of growth, and neglect them.
All at once they will change their
ways, and surprise you with their
growth and beauty.
Until one has seen really wen
grown, so-called papyrus, or umbrella
plant, one cannot realize its decorat-
ing possibilities. Like the Gala, it
likes plenty of water to stand in
The mealy bug, which resembles
ficur lodged in the axils Of the leaves.
can be dislodged with strong spray
of water. Tobacco tea, a weak solu-
tion of coal oil emulsion. whale oil.
soapsuds, and equal parts of snuff and
sulphur. applied with powder gun.
will clean the plants of this pest.
There are two methods by which
you may decide if plant needs wa
ter by sound and by touch. When
you tap the pot, and hear a hollow
sound. and when you touch the sur
face of the soil, and find it dusty, you
may know your plants need watering.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Bears the
'UseIess.

We've got to cut down expenses
this year." announced Mr.. Riverside.
"and think wen begin by giving up
our box at the opera"
"Oh. Henry, you surely wouldn't
think or doing that" protested his
wife.
"Why not? If my business keeps
on as rotten as it is now l won't be
able to buy you any new gowns. and
there's no use paying rent for show
window when you haven't got any
goods to show"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
More Important Than Baby.

A well-known Mobilian who lives in
the suburbs had an addition to his
sarnyard in the shape Of fine calf
of the Jersey breed A week later
there was an arrival in the house, his
wife presenting him with 10-popnd
daughter. The day after the little
girl came the father was stopped
downtown by lady who had known
him and his wife all their lives.
Assuming very impressive air.
she said
Have you got at your house some
thing for which You have been wait
ing a long time?"
81 most certainly have" he replied.
What is itg~ the lady asked al,
most breathlessly.
"A full-blooded Jersey heifer calf"
be exclaimed. Mobile Register.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
BIG EATERS HAVE BAD
KIDNEYS AND BACKACHE
Take a Glass Of Salts at Once IL Your
Back Is Hurting or Kidneys and
Bladder Trouble You.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
BILE, because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is flied
with uric acid which the kidneys
strive to filter out, they weaken from
oyerwork, become sluggish; the elimi-
native tissues clog and the result is
kidney trouble, bladder weakness and
general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
Of lead; your back hurts or the urine
Is cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night; IL you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy. nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu-
matism when the weather is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces Of Jad Salts: take table,
spoonful In q glass Of water before
breakfast for few days and your kid
neys will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia.
and has been used for generations to
flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutralize the acids in the urine so
it no longer is source Of irritation.
thus ending bladder, disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure. makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater beverage. and belongs In
every home, because nobody can make
mistake by having a good kidney
Gushing any time-Adv.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
What shall we discuss p"
Real Conversation.

Il hope you don't indulge in gos
sip
"Pm afraid" replied young Mrs
Torkins. that / like it. OF course,
don't try to make any up for my
self, and don't care much for what
my friends now and then mention
But must say that Charley was
never so interesting as he was while
he was serving on the grand jury"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Business "seenery.v

''How's the scenery around Jinx-
ville?"
Infinitely varied and changed every
week." answered the suburbanite.
You don't mean to tell me the
eternal hills move from their bases
and the streams depart from their an
cient beds?"
Certainly not, but / dare say Jinx-
vile has the busiest lot of billboards
Of any town in the country"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
safe Subject.

Here comes Dubwaite. He quotes
Shakespeare on the slightest provoca-
ton. but does it indifferently we'll"
Wen have to be careful not to
mention any subject that will start
him off"
What shall we discuss?"
Suppose we talk about appendici
tis? So far as I know, there's no
reference in Shakespeare's work to
appendicitis"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Jealous.

"Is Bliggins a reformer?"
1.-THE worst kind"
what do you mean by the worst
kind'?"
There are Objectionable as well as
praiseworthy reformers. Bligglns is
one of those who hate graft because
they never had chance at it."
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Nothing could be kinder.
Baraaininu for the Feather.

my dear, ] wish you would learn to
make good cup Of tea. 1t is not diff
cult to learn, and it would be feather
in your cap"
"If learn viii you buy me that will
low plume ?"-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
GARDEN NOTES

Sun and wind are apt to damage
some evergreen trees during winter.
These can be protected by building a
triangular frame over them. made of
light wood. boarded up on two sides.
Fill vacant window boxes with bulbs,
ferns or small evergreens.
A few roots of mint taken up from
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
it,a All Dark.

A man should try to make the best
Of his misfortunes.' remarked the
philosopher.
True enough" replied the man
with a worried look. "But when an
inexperienced motorist tries to change
a tire without assistance, there is
simply no brighter side to the per
fOrmance."
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
turtle with Two Heads.

Ever see living animal with two
heads? No? Then you should see
Eugene Smiths little turtle. It was
caught in the Pee-Dee swamps and has
two well-developed heads. each separ
ate and distinct from the other. Smith
declares that the turtle eats with both
heads Mullins Is. CO. Dispatch to
New York World.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Mild Criticism.

''These young men running up and
down the streets in gymnasium suits
while the thermometer hovers around
zero are still in their right minds?'
asked the Man from Mars.
"Oh, yes,' answered mis- guide. But
I would hardly go so far as to say
they are in their right clothes"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Busy Campers.

Asker-Do much hunting on your
camping trip?
Tellit-Quite bit. Had daily hunts
for the dishcloth, frying pan, can
opener and soap
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To halt pint Of water add OF. Bay Rum, .
nmall box Of Barbo Compound, and u OF. Of
glycegine Apply to the hair twice q week
until 1t becomes the desired shade. Any drug
giRt can put this up or you can mix 1t at
darken streaked, fnded gray hair and re-
moves dandruf. It is excellent for failing
hairand win make harsh hair soft aud glossy.
II viii not color the scalp, iB not sticky or
greasy. and does not rub oh.--Ady.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Domestic Experience,

do you believe life is game of
give and take?"
"Oh. yes," replied the meek lookirg g
man. "but you don't quite convey the
idea"
'.No?"
'Tve found life a game of give in
and take back"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
DANGER.

Don't give your fiancee that
Chesapeake Bay dog of yours"
why not?''
There might be trouble Didn't /
hear you say she was duck of a
girl?''
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Like Building a House

could you plan a dollar dinner
gown"
"Oh, / have frequently planned
those dollar dresses. When you come
to make EN-, however, the allowance
usually runs away over that"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Mystery.

tive been all over de world, num-"
said the tattered tourist. EUR little
breakfas' I'll tell you how de other half
lives"
''I'm not curious to know" replied
the angular woman. I've got six
children and worthless husband, and
I haven't found out yet how we live"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
A Test Failure.

"A good soldier always keeps his
head at a critical moment"
We'll, our captain lost his head just
as we were about to charge"
what made him do that?"
"A cannon shot took 1t on"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Ono Careful Motorist.

June-Bob drives his car very care.
fully since Belle accepted him.
Ethel-Yes; Bob knows if he loses
llis automobile license he'll lose his
Belle, too.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
PREPAREDNEssl
} Fortlfy nae system Against orlp

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BROMo
oUININE should be taken. as this combination
keeps the system 10 condition to withstand
Colds. Grip and Influenza. There is only one
~BROMO OUININR." r w. GROVES sig
nature on box asc.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Similar.

Murder win out. they say"
YES. and If the murderer's got
enough money to hire good lawyer
he gets out, too"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

What is your occupation. Rastu3?"
Use manager OBJ laundry, sab. ar
makes a right comfable liyiD'."
What is the name of your laundryf''
Hannah Maria Johnson. sab"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
One of the symptoms.

Are you and Miss Gadder still ae
outs?"
I'm afraid so. She still pretends
that she doesn't recognize my voice
when call her over the telephone
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Ec-Zene Kills Eczema.

your Druggist does not have It. write Co
Ec-Zene Co, st. Paul. Minn.--Adv.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Wayne -Dinkly tells me that he is
worth $4,000.
Payne Well, 1 believe he recently
inherited that amount. but as a matter
OF fact he isn't worth ten cents.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Use Murine after Exposure In Cold,
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago,
Sends Eye Book on request
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Dr. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Boarder--I don't think the city water
IL at all good. 1t has whitish appear
ance this morning and tastes some-
thing like milk.
Landlady-That glass contains milk,
sir. and trust you will remember that
your board was due yesterday.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
surelv Not.

Surely Not.
They say old Skinfint has got writ
er's cramp."
HE never got 1t from signing
checks that's one sure thing!"
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Cotton imports into China last year
showed an increase of sS.75O.OOO in
value.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Method.

Brown-ls Jones strictly neutral?
Mrs. Jenks-Yes; he sides with
whoever he's talking with!
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
PAINFUL Demonstration.

"You say this motorist took you to
hospital after he ran you DOWN."
''Yes.'
Nothing could be kinder"
Maybe not, but he didn't have to
run me down, did he, just to show me
he had kind hearth
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
seasonable Dates.

Customer-Got any fresh dates?
Grocer-No; gave away the iase
calendar had this morning.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

The fire Of genius is lucky Ehan Il
can keep the pot boiling.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
odd State Of Affairs.

Oe5O 1@s5sS
Its rather odd when you think OF
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-11
TAKEN UP by the undersigned at

TAKEN UP by the undersigned at
Arnaudville one dark brown bull
about 8 years old. No brand. No
ear mark. The said animal has
been in the neighborhood owe 70
months.
The owner is hereby notified to
come forward, prove property, pay
costs and take same away or the
said animal will be sold according
to the police jury ordinance rela-
tive to strays.
L. DARBY.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-11
NOTICE OF TABLEAU

ESTATE OF MILTON S. COINS
No. 67i4, Probate Docket, 10th Ju-
dicial District Court, Parish of
st. Landry, La.
Whereas, Edward C. Coins. adj
ministrator of the above numbered
and entitled estate. has filed therein
a final tableau of classification OF
the dcltts and distribution Of the
funds of said succession, accom-
panied by his petition, praying for
the homologation Of the same.
And whereas, the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an
order Of court bearing date =, '16,
Now, therefore. notice is hereby
given to all parties interested tc
make opposition to said tableau, to
file same in writing in my office
within the time required by law
why said tableau should not be ho-
mologated and confirmed.
HENRY LAsTRApEs, JR,
mar 4-3t Clerk of Court.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-11
NOTICE OF TABLEAU
ESTATE OF MARCELLITE DOU-
GET

ESTATE OF MARCELLITE DOU-
GET
No. - Probate Docket, 10th Ju-
dieial District Court, Parish of
st. Landry, La.
Whereas, Tsidore Richard, Ad-
ministrator of the above numbered
and entitled estate, has filed therein
a final tableau Of classification OF
the debts and distribution of the
funds Of said succession, accom-
panied by his petition, praying for
the homologation of the same.
And whereas, the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an
order Of court bearing date =, '16
Now, therefore, notice is hereby
given to all parties interested te
make opposition to said tableau, te
file same in writing in my office
within the time required by law
why said tableau should not be no.
mologated and confirmed.
HENRY LASTRAPES, JR,
mar 4-3t Clerk of Court.