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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26


The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Union Church, Of st. Joseph, has ar.
ranged with the Edwards Lyceum Bu-
reau of Grand Cane, La, for another
musical performance, and which will
be given next Monday evening, 18th
inst, at the Masonic Hall, the pro-
ceeds, as before, to 20 towards repair :
ing the Union Church.
The musical company to be with us
next Monday Il known as the Elaine
Duncan Co., and ID composed OF trio
of highly talented entertainers, each
an artist in his or her respective role b.
Miss Elaine Duncan, who is known to
many OF our people, having been a
recent visitor here, is q most attrac-
tive lady and enjoys an enviable re-
putation as . reader and impersonator
Miss Willie Prewitt. the soloist, pos
sesses high soprano voice of clean,
sweet tone and quality, of wide range
and admirably controlled. She is a
charming little southern girl of just
the proper type to captivste her hear
ers with her Winning personality. Mr..
Kenneth Oozad II pianist of prom
Use, and not only does he play the pi-
ano but also the clarinet and French
horn, with rare slrlIl and artistic pol
ish.
Upon the whole, we will have with
us on Monday evening Q very clever
company and ~ who attend are prom
ised delightfdS evening of mirth and
song.
This Is the second of the series of
three attractions that have been
booked for this winter, the first hav-
ing been on New Years evening, and
which made such Q decided hit with
our people. It was not the intention
of the ladies' Aid Society to have the
second booking so soon. Indeed it
was expected that the Elaine Duncan
Co. would make their engagement
some time in February but their book
ings prevented this arrangement, and
the alternative was left with as to
either accept them ct this time or can
eel the engagement. Preferrlng not
to lose the opportunity to hear them
we accepted the former, and trust
they will be greeted by full house,
as the expense of getting them is con-
siderable.
The Union Church is greatly In need
of repair and the purpose of these en-
tertsinments Is to raise the necessary
funds toward that end. The undivided
patronage Of the public is therefore
solicited.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26
Personal Mention.

Miss Amalia Steen is visiting friends
in New Orleans.
Hon. jeff b. Snyder of Tallulah was
a visitor to st. Joseph this week.
Mrs. r. H. Whitney and Mrs. Alice
Baxter are visiting in New Orleans
this week.
Rev. Mr.. SALES, the Presbyterian
minister, will preach at ST. Joseph on
Sunday morning and night. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas M. Wade
visited his brother, Mr.. B. Y. Wade, at
Frogmore, In Concordia parish, this
week. We are glad to learn that the
condition of Mr.. B. Y. Wade is great
ly improved.
Mrs. J. 8. Agee of TaIlulah has come
to st. Joseph to look after the home
of her sister, Mrs. w. j. Ward, during
the latter's absence. Mrs. Ward is
visiting Mr.. Wards sister, Mrs. Spence,
at Clarkesdale, Miss
Mr.. Abe Love has returned from
New Orleans, where he went several
weeks ago to undergo an operation.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Love
withstood the operation successfully,
and, though still weak, feels greatly
improved. His friends are glad to see
him home again.
1t Ia rumored that the handsome
tonsorial artist of st. Joseph, Mr.. 8.
CYCLIC, is quite q frequent visitor to
Waterproof of late. His friends are
curious to know what is attracting him
down there 80 often. Is he contem-
plating moving to Waterproof or Of
moving Waterproof to st. Joseph?
Mrs. j. w. Losey left, Thursday, for
Alexandria, to be with her daughter,
Mrs. j. E. Byram, who had the mis-
fortune to fall while on ller skates
and fracture her arm. We under
stand that while the accident was very
painful the fracture is rapidly healing
and will not impair the usefulness of
her arm.
Mr.. Joseph E. Johnston and wife
and two bright children, of California,
are visiting his fathers family in st.
Joseph. This is Joe's first visit home
since he went west some years ago.
We understand he is doing well in CAL
ifornia and that the climate agrees
with him is evidenced by his healthy,
robust appearance.
Mr.. E. NJ. Laiche, who is in charge
of the levee outfit of Mr.. F. T. Con-
slant, and who has been engaged for
some time on the Kemp levee repair
work In this parish, has been COM
PEELED to discontinue work on account
Of the rising river, and this week
moved his outfit to Alexandra, where
he has been awarded contract to put
up the roadbed for a railroad under
construction by a sawmill company.
Upon the recession of the water, so
work can be resumed, Mr.. Laiche will
return to Kempe.
The Progressive Co., Ltd, of New
elton, which was chartered in 1909
with q capital stock of 1880, but
which was greatly increased in 1911,
and has been under the management
OF Mr.. Martin Jacoby, has been dis
solved by mutual consent and the en-
tire business and all properties be-
longing to the firm have been pur-
chased, together with good will, by
Mr.. Jacoby, who will conduct same in
future in his own name and to his own
account. The store at Newellton will
continue under the name of "The
Progressive Store," with M. Jacoby,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26
Season For Deer Brought to Close

One of the most successful seasons
for hunting deer in Southern Louisi-
ana closed Saturday night, said Mr..
Leigh Alexander, Commissioner of the
Department of Conservation. The
commissioner said also that drastic
measures will be taken by the agents
OF his department to prosecute hunt
ers who violate the game laws during
the closed season.
The season for deer will not open in
Northern Louisiana until Sept. Is and
in the southern part of the state until
Oct. 1. Deer have been more plenti-
full in the past few months than in
many years, according to Commits
sioner Alexander.
"Reports show that hunters had a
good season for deer this year." said
the commissioner. of the sportsmen
do not violate the laws and cooperate
with this department during the next
eight months, we shall have an excel
lent game season i'm the fall.
"Every effort will be made by re.
representatives. Of my department to
prosecute hunters for violations be-
ginning Sunday. l have refused al
requests to extend the season because
the law provides it shall close on the
evening of Jan. 20, in the southern
portion of the state.
"The success Of the season is attrib-
uted to the protection that has been
given the game in Louisiana by the
laws. A fine of s25 will be imposed
for the conviction of hunters for vic.
lstions Of these hws."-Nsw Orleans
States.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26
MISS GUssIf eUIcE.

We regret exceedingly to chronicle
the death of Miss Gussie Guice, which
occurred at her home on "Wavertree'
plantation, on Friday night, at the
age Of ~ years. Miss Guice was a
good woman and noble christian char.
acter, and we hope to pay more fitting
tribute to her true worth and unselfisf
nature in our next. She was buried
in Natchez.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26
Religious Editor To Be Guest at Dinner

UOsbsVoS s0sSOs ~ W 00OSk - OsWssOs
A dinner will be served Monday at
1 p. m. in one of the downtown hotels
to H. H. Ahrens, retiring religious ed
itor Of the Times Picayune, who will
leave New Orleans Jan. % to assume
his new duties as special agent of the
United States Census Bureau in refer
ence to religious census figures.
The hosts of Mr.. Ahrens will be
about fifteen ministers of New Or
leans churches, most OF whom are OF
the Methodist church. The dining is
the result of a resolution passed by
the Methodist Preachers Union at it's
last meeting, when it was mentioned
that Mr.. Ahrens had earned fare
we'll salute by the fact that he had re-
ported twenty-five annual sessions OF
the Louisiana conference, besides hav-
ing served the Methodist church q
number of years as regular minister
IN. 0. Times Picayune.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26

Mrs. L. B. Beaubien this week &C.
companied her daughter, Miss Mar
garet, to Cincinnati, where the latter
will enter the Cincinnati Conservatory
OF Music. Miss Elise Hazlip is assist
ing Miss Johnston at the postofiice
during Mrs. Beaubien's absence.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26

Mr.. Joseph Cochran of New Or
leans, and his attorney, Mr.. T. 8.
Wamsley, also of the Crescent City,
were week END visitors to st. Joseph.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-01-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining In the st. Joseph Post ONCE for
the week ending Jan. q, 1917.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
THE MANTEAU COMES BACK.

IF there is one mode more strik-
ing than another for the coming
winter" says Madame Paquin in an
exclusive article cabled from Paris
especially for the October issue Of
Harper's Bazaar. "It Is the use of the
dress with the manteau-.the long,
separate coat Of many purposes,
which by its very simplicity carries
with 1t certain sober distinction
significant Of the pretty French
phrase. "le Manteau Royal" With
rare exceptions this manteau has re-
placed the tailored suit. The great
courtiers of Paris in this have
thought alike, and have made charm
ing not only the nlanteau itself, but
the frocks to be worn under it,
In these days OF high prices, and
when clothes especially are SO expen-
sive, 1t Is we'll to be sure that the
clothes you buy are in the very
latest fashion. We have noticed in
our Office copy of Harper's Bazaar that
Miss e. NJ. A. Steinmetz, the we'll
known American fashion artist, and
Soulie and Erie, the famous Parisian
designers, are contributing their eX-
elusive creations 20 this magazine
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
MONROE DOCTRINE" FOR THE
ORIENT.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-~Proclaim-
ing a Monroe doctrine OF the far east
Viscount Ishii, head Of the Japanese
mission of the United States, warned
the nations of the world tonight that
his country will not tolerate aggres-
sions against the territory or inde-
pendence of China. At the same
time he pledged Japan not to attempt
similar aggressions on her part.
Speaking at formal dinner in
honor of the imperial envoy's visit to
New York the ambassador outlined
publicly for the first time since he
set foot on American soil the policy
of his government In relation to
China.
circumstances for which We were
in no wise responsible gave us Ger
tain rights to Chinese territory"
Viscount Ishii said, but at no time
in the past and at no time in the fu-
ture do we or will we seek to take
territory from China or despoil China
of her rights
Then with dramatic eranestness
he expounded the hands Off" policy
Of his government.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
PROsPEcr0Rs' SHORT COURSE.

The short course for prospectOrs
aud miners offered by the University
Of Arizona at Tncson this winter will
extend over period Of ten weeks,
from October 18th to December 22d,
inclusive. 1t will include laboratory,
field and lecture instructions in min
eralogy, petrology crock study,
geology of ore deposits, field geology,
assaying. and surveying. Students
will be taught how to make blowpipe
tests for all the important metals,
how to recognize valuable minerals
and common rocks at sight, how to
make assays for gold. silver, copper,
and; lead, and how to lay out min
ing claims and to use transit and
level for other purposes The geo.
logical work will cover the origin,
occurrence; and characteristics of all
classes Of ore deposits, special atten-
tion being given to outcrop features
and facts useful in prospecting.
This: course Is designed primarily
for mature students. The only en-
trance requirements are seriousness
Of purpose and the ability to solve
ordinary arithmatical problems and
to read and write intelIigently.
Further details relative to this
course have been set forth in a cir
cular which may be had on applica-
tion to the publisher Of this paper or
The Dean, College of Mines and En-
cheering, University. Of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR.

What is our country? Not catar-
acts laundering down the canyons:
not rivers rushing to the sea; not
lakes with shreens Of silver; not
forests bending With emerald plumes
to the breeze; not prsiries af1uent
with yellow harvests; not mines Of
metal or coal; not cities busy with
the hum of industry; not stalwart
men and beautiful women and bright
children; not temples of religion
and science and art; ALI these are
Its physical material symbols; but
our country is something more than
all these. 1t is living presence that
throbs in our hearts and inspires US
to labor and sacrifice and fight, and,
If need be, die for a cause and flag.
Where is the American citizen
with red blood in his veins who
does not look upon his country with
the pride and affection that a child
feels for his parents? Our great past
is our father "A man." said Starr
King, endowed with millions and
with boundless square leagues OF
real estate, but with civilization that
he inherits all cancelled, is poorer
than the poorest citizen surrounded
by, and partaking in, our civiliza~
tion."
The American people have deter
mined-the poltroons and pacifists to
the contrary Observation-Disclosures
Germany shall not win our destruc-
ton from the want Of wit OF La Fol-
lette and Works and Vardaman.
Better for US to expend billions and
mortgage the future Of our children
and our children's children; better
to send our young manhood forth to
battle; better all the cruel sacrifices
Of war than base surrender to Ger
man kultur. In one case we part
with the evidences and immediate
instruments Of our power, which may
be replenished: In the other we part
with the forces that we have Inherit
ed for ages.
Back to your kennels, you traitor
ous dogs who would make Of our
haB a footmat for the crazy kaiser.
He shall not place one of his soldiers
mot one-on American soil. Our
republic, which is the incarnation
OF freedom, the embodiment of the
power and majesty Of the people,
shall. in spite of Germany and Aus
trta and Turkey and all hell COM
bined. live "the colossus Of the ma
tions--tts feet upon a continent, its
scepter over the seas, its forehead
among the stars. Los Angeles
Times
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
In Arrear

"P0or Jibway."
"What's the matter with himw
''He wants to own an automobile ani
never passes Il salesr0Om that he
doesn't cast yearning looks inside"
"Umph! He's better off than some
people who are afraid to pass by GER
tain automobile salesrOOms because
they haven't finished paying for thelI
cars"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06

You can get more service out Of
the. famous Goodyear tires than any
other tire made. The Goodyear
products are sosa with an absolute
guarantee. We are the sole agents for
these. famous tie@ for this part of
Yuma county. Mail orders prompt
~ attended to. We carry all sizes
OF tires and tubes. Your patronage
respectfully solicited Parker Motor
CU.-Ad7.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
GETTING Even,

'Mrs Gadder was caught in a heavy
shower of rain yesterday without an
umbrella" said Mrs. Dubwaite.
THAT was too bad"
"Of course I don't want her to have
pneumonia, but that woman has said
some mean things about me and it did
me lot of good to see her complexion
run"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
d Why He Lost Out.

''Darling" he said after the manner
Of the iove-sick kind your many
charms intoXicate me-"
THAT settles it," replied the more
sensible than sentimental maid. II car
never marry YOU
''Why not. dearest?" he asked.
Because" she replied, 'if what YOU
say is true. you would be polluted all
the time"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
How IL Aappened.

"How did you happen to let this
headline, The Bottleship Kentucky go
through p asked the editor.
"The oversight must have been due
- the association of Ideas" explained
the proofreader.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
The Execution.

Il understand" said the Russian
statesman, that you elect all your
rulers by ballot"
You have been misinformed," an
sWered the American. I'VE don't elect
our wives in that manner"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
In the Past Tense

"When | die said the wife Il want
you to have this sentence placed on my
monuments There is peace and quiet
in heaven"
Il think" reiOined the husband, III
would be more appropriate to say
There was peace and quiet iI
hoaven.''
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Cut Off From the World

"ASphOdeliA TWobhle says she Is
thinking of writing book"
"She must be serious, too"
We'll! Well :"
In order TO concentrate her mind on
Il plot, she positively refuses to answer
more than fourteen or fifteen telephone
calls day"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
In the Same Class.

Weary Wiggles-Dey say dat sum of
dem poet fellers git er dollar er word.
Pussy Feathers-Dat's nuttin'; got
two dollars er word wunst
Weary Wiggles-Fer writin' poetry?
Fussy Feathers-Naw. Fer sassin'
- Judge.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
The PARTING Shot.

Il amssorry," said Miss Elderleigh,
but | cannot marry you. Pm sure you
never saw any encouragement written
in my face"
True" replied the rejected one, "but
suppose failed to see it because Of
my inability to read between the lines"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Acute Denression.

"Have you ever met an egg king'i'
Not yet answered the pessimistlc
consumer, but if the price goes much
higher, anybody who owns dozen eggs
viii took like an egg king to me"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Real Danuer.

She-Do you really believe that kiss
ing Is dangerous?
He-Well-er-1 believe it some
times results in IA breach of promise
suit.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
1t Would Seem So.

His Wtfe-I was surprised to learn
that Mr.. Oldesmith after threescore
years of single blessedness had taken
unto himself wife.
Her Husband-Well, the old adage
seams to be still working.
His Wife-What adage?
Her Husband-The one that says
There is no fool like an old fool"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Peace at Any Price.

Mrs. Enpeck-lt Is deplorable fact
that too many people marry for money
tlowadays.
Enpeck-Well, II l were single again,
40 amount Of filthy lucre could induce
me to go up against the game again.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Odious Comparison.

II thought the modern styles in wom.
ems clothes were ridiculOuS'
But you've changed your opinion"
Yes. I've Just been looking over
some photographs of fashion queens
taken 80 years ago"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Just Possible.

Il hope the stage will get the airslip
craze" said the theatrical manager.
because why?" asked the soubrette
Because it may then use it's wings
in an attempt to elevate ITSELF" an
swered the manager.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Suppiyinu His Need.

"Youse kin see dat I'm very mulch
in need, ma am" said the husky hobo.
Kin youse assist me?"
"Certainly," answered the kind lady.
as she handed him a cake of soap
Here is what you need"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06

The Police Captain (to witness(--
Why didn't you go to the help of the
prisoner in the fight?
Witness-At that stage of the game
| didn't know which Of them was g0-
ing to be the prisoner.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Wise Old Chap.

Fred-That rich old uncle Of mine
Is human sensitive plant.
JOe-Why, how's that?
Fred-When | attempt to touch him
he Immediately closes up.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Real Thinu.

Guest-Waiter, | see you have turtle
soup on the menu. Is it mock turtle?
Waitar-lJO. sab jis' plain -eberyday
mud turtle sah
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Second Nature.

"The envelOping movement Is an i'm
portant part of military strategy"
Most military men seem familiar
With that movement"
''YeS?"
"Tve never seen soldier yet who
wouldn't put his arms around pretty
girl if he got half q chance"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Wherein They Differ.

Little Willie-Say, paw, what's the
difference between a lunch and lunch
eon2
Paw-A lunch, my son, is light din
ner, and a luncheon is a light lunch.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Searching for 1t.

Eyes" said the young man at the
piano, there is lot of music in this
box"
''If there is" suggested the lOng-suf.
fett1g friend, you should hire someone
to get it out"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Naturally.

Upson-Smith's wife has lOcktaW.
DoWney-It must be very pa!niu
sort of aftlictiOn.
Cpson-Yes unspeakably 50.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Thought He Meant Sweet.

Bridegroom want rooms for my
self and wife.
Hotel Clerk--Yes, sir. Suite?
Brtdegroom-SWeestest girl | ever
knew.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06

The Worried Man-Say, can L get
divorce on the grounds Of insanity?
The MISUNDERSTANDING. Is your
wife insane.
The Worried Man-No; but / must
have been crazy when I married her.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
WANING Of the HONEYMOON.

She-But how did you happen t.
propose TO me- dear?
He-Oh, man has to make fool
Of himself sooner or later | suppose
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Natural Deduction.

parker-Amar is one Of those chaps
who pay as they go, isn't hef
|siuie-I guess so. At least he
never goes very Tar
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
In After Years.

Your bushes are like the roses red.
He whispered to the maiden sweet,
But after marriage he simply said:
Liz, your face is as red as q beet"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Much Easier.

" 'Tis wonderful" Miss Maize cried.
"a thing I've often pondered;
How hard it is to wash your clothes;
How easy to have them laundered"
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Diveroeht Opinion,

Mems difference brings complaining
That fretS us more and more.
What one calls entertaining,
Another calls a bore.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Feminine Way.

Husband---Drat the luck There isn't
any gum on this stamp.
Wife-Never mind, dear. Here's 3
pin,
The Parker post., 1917-10-06
Slightly Unkind.

J0hn-That girl is one OF our buds
James-A case of artificial flower.
The Parker post., 1917-10-06

M:S. Henpeck--I suppose if l were
TO die tomorrow, you'd marry some
other woman immediately.
MT. Henpeck--Not right away. I'd
tRke little rest first.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
NOTICE TO

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received on Monday August
18th, 1917, at 10 o'clock A. M. at the
court house in Le1ore County, Mis-
sissippi, for deepening and straight
ening a portion of the main canal OF
the Ellsberry Drainage District, said
work to be done in accordance with
the plans and specifications now on
file with the Drainage Commissioners.
Notice is also given that at said
time and place bids will be received for
cleaning out the briars, willows, un-
derbrush and trash from the canals
of said Ellsberry Drainage District,
said cleaning to include the canals
from BERN to BERN and the bids to
be made at a certain rate per mile
for said work.
The Drainage Commissioners re-
resves the right to reject any and all
bids for said work.
This 18th day Of July, 1917.
The Drainage Commissioners Of LIE.
fore County. /.
BY G. W. Holmes, Pres.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-11
UNCLE SANS PLANS FOR RIA.
TIONING NEUTRALS.

Washington, Aug. 10-(By Union
Associated Press)-Within a day OF
two the United States Government
expects to be in possession of the re-
plies from all neutrals who depend
largely upon this country fod food.
stuffs and who have been threatened
with rationing, because it is believed
that they have been sending supplies
to the Germans. The Governments
attitude will be determined by the re-
sponses. Experts have been seeking
information regarding the exact food
needs Of those countries, their food
production capacity and details Of
their export trade for the past few
years. The intention of this country
is to hold good exports to the neu-
trails to the barest necessities to pre-
vent American foodstuffs or food they
replace from reaching the Teutons.
Only actual food deficiencies will be
made up from America, and assur-
ances have been demanded that no
American produced food is re-export-
ed or used to supplant food that is
exported. At present no shipments to
neutrals are nermitted to leave ports
of the United States, and some Of the
countries are badly in need of grains.