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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

the Sugar Beet country. weighing
1850 TO 1,240 lbs, sold at $5.45 to
$5.65. The supply today is 1000 head,
market steady to strong on every.
thing, except fat steers. which are
weak to 10 cents lower. Two ship
ments from the Western Slope sold
today, n a bunch OIL light feeders,
at $4.40, with a few out at $4.20. and
s0fTu Huavy hay fed feeders, 1,130 to
1.225 lbs. at $500 to $3.50. There was
Just a good steady market today, gen
orally satisfactory to shippers, and
indications do not point TO much
change this week. At this time last
year. prices on killing cattle were
nearly a dollar lower than they are
now, and the average this month so
fsr Is seldom exceeded in May.
Not many fed sheep are coming
now. only a few fed ewes last week.
no wethers or yearlings. Some wool
ed fed lambs were here, and sold from
$3.50 to $685.. The market gained Is
TO 20 cents during the week. Texas
mixed sheep made up most of the
supply last week, and sold at $4.4O to
$fs5. The supply today is fair, at
o.ooo head, market 10 to Is cents
higher. Fair TO good Colorado lambs
soid at $685. today. Texas wethers
$i.So, Arizona mixed cheep $4.90. Tex.
as ewes $3.50. and fed Texas wethers
sa.s5. The Texas stuff is extra good
.his season and is killing out even
netler than expected. Markets are.
therefore, active and snappy, as n
oi the main causes for slow, weak
markets Is an inferior class of re-
ceipts. Texas stuff is making good
weisnts also, averaging from IS to
40 IDS, generally close to 100 lbs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Chapman Lodge, No. 2, A. =. 4 A. n
Regular communications Isl and 2rc
Thursdays in each month. Visitins
brothers cordially invited. NJ. II
Williams, W. NJ: Charles H. Spor
leder, Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
New Mexican Cattle.

VIII G. Barnes, in Il letter from
Denver during the stock conventions
says:
Considerable trading has been
n during the meeting and sever.
all deals have been closed up.
i heard OF one lot of Panhandle
ycarlings selling for SIG. June delly.
cry. A bunch of twos at 500. so. ne
same locality.
i understand the Bell ranch rwos
brought $3.50 delivered at CLAYTON
Manager ODonel viii trail Them
IRON the ranch to Ciaytor. and the
purchasers. the great Prairie Cattle
company viii receive them and trail
them over TO their range in south.
eastern Colorado.
The speyed heifers sold by The
Bell outfit which were loaded at T.o.
gan, N. NJ, last week for Kansas
parties, brought SIG. Now will any
one give me a fair reason why a two
year-old steer should bring $3.50 more
than a speyed heifer? If there's any
difference, it's In favor OF the heifers.
for there is certainly less bone waste
In cutting up a heifer than a steer.
It's purely an arbitrary ruling OF the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Rebekah Lodge, |. O. o. F., Meets
second and fourth Thursday evenings
OF each month at the |. o. o. F. hall
Mrs. Myron l.. Wertz, N. G.; Mrs.
Augusta O'Malley. v. G.: Mrs. Clara
Bell, secretary; Mrs. Sofie Anderson,
treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
Local Interest

The Y. NJ. c. A. Boys Club was
attended by fourteen members Mon.
day evening In a room provided for
them by A. o. Wheeler on Seventh
street. On Monday night another
meeting will be held, at which Off.
cers will be elected and a thorough
organization effected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

3. p. o. E., Meets first and thiro
Monday evenings. each month. at Fra
ternal Brotherhood Hall. Visiting
brothers are cordially invited.
B. D. BLACK, Exalted Ruler.
T. E. BLAUVELT, Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Eastern Star, Regular communica
ton second and fourth Thursday ever
ings OF each month. All visiting broth
ers and sisters are cordially invited
Mrs. E. l.. Browne. worthy matron
s. r. Dearth, w. p; Mrs. Emms
Benedict, Sec; Mrs. NJ. A. Howelj
Treas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Mrs. w. r. Lott and family and
Mrs. ALI II. Long and children have
been the guests of Mrs. j. A. Chap
man In Santa Rosa, all being well
known former Las Vegas people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
Professional DIRECTORY.
ARCHITECTS.
HOLT a HOLT.

Architects and Civil Engineers.
Maps and surveys made, building
and construction work of all kind
planned and superintended. Offic.
Montoya Building. Plaza, Las Vega
Phone "a.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

twenty years l
was d~octoring
for kidney and
liver ouble,
but without ben
eft. Just before
l began using
Doan's Kidney
Pills I was al
most paralyz-
ed. l could
hardly stand on
my feet be-
cause of the
numbness and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
SOCIETIES.

J.. o. o. r, Las Vegas Lodge. No. 4
meets every Monday evening at thel,
hall. Sixth street. All visiting breth
ems cordially Invited to attend
G. W. Vessel, N. G.; Clark M. Moore
v. c.; T. M. Elwood. Sec.; w. \
Critics, Treasurer c. v. Hedgcock
cemetery trustee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Chas. Ohlmier has been granted a
license to conduct a merchandise bust
ness In the city Of Las Vegas for
twelve months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

an order of the court to authorize the
execution Of the mortgage.
Mr.. Wrigley also secured from
Judge Mills an approval Of the deed
from Sanford Piper, guardian of
Walter Piper to Michael r. Mendel.
son.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
PHYSICIAN.

Miss Emma Purneii, Osteopathi,
physician; office Olney block. Hour,
8 to IL; 1870 to 4. Phones, Las Va
gas Al, Colorado ITS Sunday hour,
by appointment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
HAPPY WOMEN.

Wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years Of backache suffering,
Days of misery, nights of unrest,
The distress Of urinary troubles,
To find relief and cure?
No reason why any reader
Should suffer in the face of evidence
like this
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson. of East Front
St., Traverse City, Mich, says: "For
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
ITCHM!.%s.

In July, 1883, I began to break out with
Eczema on my head, legs and arms, and
began treatment with local doctors, but
did not get UGH relief. They said the dis.
ease had become chronic. / then quit them
and tried various ointments and soaps for
another two years, but as soon as cold
weather came was as bad off as ever, so !
finally decided to let medicine alone, and
Tor twelve or thirteen years did nothing
towards curing the Eczema, except bath.
Ing. This seemed to do about as much
good as anything l had tried.
During the time l lost about one-half Of
my hair. began s. s. S. doubtful OF a
cure, because the disease had run so long.
but o on discovered your medicine was
doing me good, and continued 10 take il.
] used seven bottles, when l was com.
pletely cured. not having a single spot on
my body, which before was almost com.
pletely covered. r. c. NoRrorx.
1917 blackberry ST.. ottumwa, Ia.
The head, feet and hands are ~usuaiiv
the parts affected, though the disease m.
pears on 9th, { parts Of the BODY. Whiie er.
tefnal applications allay the itching and
burning temporarily. 1t 10 the acids thrown
ON by the blood that cause the irritation
and eruptions upon the skin. The acids
must be neutrslized and the system cleans.
"a q All huniors and poisons before the
cure is permanen,.
S i: !: !: !: |: J: !: ! ]. ! ! i ! ! ! !: !: !: ! !: ! ! ! ! !. !: !.
/" ~" SIS. S. is guaran-
teed entirely free
OF Potash, Arsenic
and other miner,
ais. Book on the
skin and its dis.
4 \ eases sent free.
AA Medical advice
- furnished free.
The Swim Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17

Frank Springer, Attorney at Law
Office 10 Crockett building. La
Vegas. N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-17
DENTISTS.
ATTORNEYS

George n. Hunker, Attorney It Law
Office, veeder block. Las Vegas. N
M.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
Death of Sara Gleason.

Miss Sara Gleason, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Gleeson OF Satsop valley,
pioneers of Chehalis county, died in Sc.
atIle hospital early Thursday morning,
consumption being cause OF death.
Miss Gleason was about twenty years
of aye. About three years ago, she was
cashier in Esmond x Esmond's store in
this city, and afterward was stenogra pher
for Attorney liutcheson. She was obliged
to give up her position on account OF i'll
heath, and had been gradually failing
since.
She leaves many friends here to mourn
her death. Funeral services will he held
in Elma, to which parish the family be-
longs.
Mrs. Jos. Law, of this city, is a sister
deceased. -Vidette.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
Cures Chills and Fever.

G. w. Writ, Nacogodohes, Texas,
says: "His daughter had chills and
fever for three years he could not find
anything that would help her'till he
used Herbine. His wife will not keep
house without it, and cannot say too
much for it," SOC. Sold by W. B: Paine
& Co. {
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
NOTICE.

REWARD will he paid for TRUE and AC-
CURATE IMPORTATION of any TREsPAss or
TIMBER CUTTING on following described
lands in Chehals county:
Twp. 1911; Sec |, L. Of ne ii, 9 ID of sw Ia,
and sel-4 sec 3 ne IL sec s. - of Sc Id sec 10;
sec IL IL of ne Ia. Sc IA of ne IA, and l-2 of
sec II.
Twp. 1910: NV IA OF sw IA sec .; c IL of Sc
Ii, sw IA of Sc a, lot Z and Sc 4 Of sw Ia sec
6: II = of ne Ia, NV Ia. and ne Ia of sw Ia,
sec 7.
Twp. 1879. IL of NV Ia, II IL of sw IA sec S,
Sc Ia sec is; sec 20 IL of see y; Ii -, and sw
Ia sec 26 e IL sec 30; an ne IL sec 3D.
Twp. 1875; Sec 4, IL sec II; ne H. 8 ~ of
NV Ia sec u; ne Is of ne IA l-2 of ne IA, sec
70; ne ii and 10 of ~
Twp. III: NV Ia sec y
Twp. II 5: IL sec "a
Twp. 10 9: 81 2sec 2; 2 of sw IA, sw IA of
NV Ia sec 4; IL SEE D NV II see 26
Twp. 70 y: l-2 of NV ne IA Of sw IA sec
3; . IL of 8 2 sec s. e l. of W ~ and IL sec
Y; l2 ser 8; n ~ of Sc. me Ia of sw Ia sec
o;nw Ii of NV 4, and swl IA see g. sw Ia sec
26; 12 of NV Ia sec %: and l2 of ne IA sec 80
Twp. 20-lO: Ne Ia sec %.
GEORGE l.. F,Elr1 )el,oit. Michigan
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
PIONEERS MEET.
Eight Ocostians Met in Elma, Last Saturday
X, and Enjoyed Themselves. 81 -, -.

Eight Ocostans Met in Ema Last Saturday
u. and Enjoyed Themselves. s - .-.ss.
The home Of O. J. Streaver at Elma,
was the scene OF unique gathering last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clark now Of Denver Colorado,
but formerly OF Ocosta, was the guest Of
honor, the other eight ladies that
assembled from the different towns on
the Harbor being also old time neighbors
and former residents Of Ocosta.
The table decorations were in memory
OF old times, the center piece being an
old tin water pail in which was can of
corned beef, the pail being covered with
an old flour sack on which was the name
&C. Waiter" the name OF the old Ocosta
-four mill. Hanging over the center
piece was an Old umbrella covered with
sea weed and clam shells. The remain
der Of the table decorations being all
made OF clam shells. 1t is needless to
say that the ladies' enjoyed the reunion.
Mrs. a. w. Barley was present from
Aberdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16

Some alterations have been made at
the |. o. o. F. hall this week, the gallery
has been cut off from this stairway lead
ing to the lodge rooms.
Rev. f. l.. Hughes of the NJ. E. church
who has ofIiciated as pastor OF the church
at this place for the last three years, re-
moved his family to Satsop last week
]. E. Mufrey is putting in new en-
CINE and boiler in his mill near Oakvile.
Which will bring his mill up to capa-
city of $1,000 feet per day. Mr.. Murrey
is having 400 feet OF railroad track ADDED
to his logging spur.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
HOQUlAm.

Mrs. Amos Dole was taken to the hos
pita. Thursday afternoon Tor treatment.
Mrs. Dole is suffering from complica-
ton OF diseases.
Joe Haas, Herb Hutton and Chas.
Eddy, who have been in town for few
DAYS from their home on Quinault Lake,
returned Friday.
Rev Jas. A. Laurie and wife and Rev.
E. l.. Bene llct and wife were entertained
at dinner Friday night by Mr.. and Mrs,
Frank NJ. Kellogg.
Miss Nelli Redinger, the accomplished
pianist OF Aberdeen, has been engaged to
give several selections at the w. q. w.
meeting October 10.
Word was received Friday morning OF
he death OF Mrs. Lou Peel, in Seattle,
OF typhoid fever. The deceased lady was
a sister of Mrs. Crothers of this city.
Frank Stencil, Of this city, who re-
Gently bought the lot on the corner Of
Heron street AMI Broadway in Aber'
deem, intends to erect fine brick biock
thereon in the near future.
JOS. II. Smith and wife left Friday
morning for few days visit to Seattle.
Willis there Zoe will be initiated into the
mysteries of Alfred Chapter OF the PHI
Beta U. Of W, Of which he was charter
member.
The Hoquam Water company is get
ing busy and now have crew OF men at
work on the 1Oinch main across the
river, which has been idle for several
years. That they mean to give the resi-
dents on the East Side better service is a
sure thing.
There is no better proof of the up.
building on the East Side than visit to
that section OF the cit,. Lots which sold
for $3.50 the beginning of the summer
are now held at $3.50 and $500. A build.
ing FIR large grocery store is being
built at the c. ,r of Ontario and Simp-
son avenue, and many new homes are
soon to be started.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
CHARLES c. MURPHY DEAD.
Died Saturday Morning After Long and
Painful illness.

Charles G. Murphy Died Saturday
morning at st. Joseph's hospital, after a
prolonged illness. Mr.. Murphy was
afflicted with cancer of the stomach for
nearly a year, and recently went to
Minnesota to consult some celebrated
specialist with view to an operation
but they decided his case was too far
gone for human aid. The funeral took
pl ace this afternoon from the undertake
ing parlors OF Beardsley Bros, Rev. FIR.
Gibben officiating.
Chas. G. Murphy had been PRESIDENT
OF Grays Harbor for the past 90 years,
following the occupation Of carpenter,
logger and dam builder. He was genial,
whole.souled man and had a host OF
friends.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
YOUNG MAN MISSING.
Walter Schoustra Has Not Been Seen For
More Than Week.

Walter Schoustra, young man y
years Of age, employed at the Anderson
& Middleton mill, has been missing since
the night Of October :, and his parents
fear he has met with foul play.
The Young man cashed a check for $50
that evening and has since dropped out
OF sight, and, as there was no known
reason for his leaving home, it is feared
he has been made away with. His father
searched the city for him for several
days, and then reported the matter to
the police, but so far nothing has been
heard OF him.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
ELMA

NJ. Watkins, Of Montesano, was in
Uua this week visiting her son, Geor &c
Watkins.
Mrs. James Ladley, of Montesano,
visited ia Elma last week, returning
home Thursday.
10. kibbe returned Tuesday after
1san from Pc Ell, where he had been at
ais bedside OF his son, Roy.
Mrs. f. f. Jones and Miss Lillian
3saes returned Sunday from Portland.
Ms. Jones returned to her home in Alb
taaeen, Tuesday.
Nr. S. Citron has moved his Ideal
chfhing store from the Emley building
10 the old Combes building, corner of
1A-d and Main streets.
Dir. J.. l. Wakefield has returned from
FuHland, where he went with Mrs.
Wakefield for a visit to the fair. Mrs.
Wakefield will return later.
The frame Of Chas. Allison's house has
d-aA Dccl I'ul up, duu liiio tiIIO We w.
lKEe it viii stay. The wind storm last
Hask was too much for 1t the first time.
Zl.e ladies' ol The W. G. 7. U. will give
a'1rutle Tea Social" in their hall, Octo
tsr 81. fine supper will be served
ram to p. M, for which % cents will
ip charged.
Mr.. Jack Joyce and daughter, Maggie,
Ms. Margaret Baldwin, Miss Vannie
Baldwin, Merritt Baldwin, Maggie CAT
dbrwool and Alfred Mckay returned
Sunday from Portland.
Me5ers. Eugene Combes and c. T. Xii.
Dnn have moved the stock of shoes re-
AsQtiy purchased from John Bearss, tc
tia new town Of Raymond, where they
laye opened a gents furnishing store.
We have received word of the mar lace
sB 4. NJ. Watson, editor OF the Seaside
Signal, to Miss Ethel Gladys Newell, at
tbs Occidental hotel, Astoria, Ore on
osscber .. 1905, by County Judge Tten-
Gi@rd. Mr.. Watson was formerly resi-.
osat of Elma, and the founder of the
Chronicle, OF this place, which still
tbarishes.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
OAKVILLE.

II lar Cover who has been working
o. G. VI. Forest, east OF the mountains
ha- come home.
Mr.. Humphrey and family left Porter
Wednesday for Nebraska, from whence
tiny came about two weeks ago.
ZeRoy Myres and son Archie, who
have been in Eastern Washington for
su1e weeks, returned last week.
y w. Baeshaw editor of the Cruiser
wss confined TO his room several da, g
yss. week with an attack OF chills and
aver.
The Nnrr mill which had been shut
lswr g., up weeks for repa RS etc.,
Esrt' ii y st we k and expect to I'm
1eadily now.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
AN OLD CASE SETTLED.
One That Created Quite FurOre in
HOuujam Some Time Ago.

"The Olympia land Office has been
affirmed in the decision rejecting the
homestead entry of Christian I. Hall. a
former newspaper man of Hoquiam,
upon a claim in township "a, range IL
west, i'm jefferson county, a contest 10
the proof having been made by Frank
L. Morgan, Il Hoquiam attorney. The
OLYMPIA land Office decided in favor OF
Morgan and the commissioner OF the
general land office alfirms the decision
Sawyer.
Oh. istian 7. Hall and Frank l.. Nor
gan couple OF years ago met in combat
over the land, and both gentlemen sui.
fered physically through the encounter
This decision finally disposes Of the case
by giving the land to Mr.. Morgan.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
IN CNEAALIS COUNTY
EApFFT,MGS In ALL PARTS OF
The COUNTY.
sns OF Interest From all SECTIONS
o, CAehaIi5 county, Gathered by
aberdeen Herald Correspondents
and Cleaned From Our County
Exchanges.
MONTESANO

Cl,rence Glenn is clearing and grading
Ais lot nest toll. n. Bakers residence. on
Rh.ca he Specis to build.
A ~ Devonshire and W. II. Maloney,
a'tor looking at the fair couple OF days
vii ro 70 Eastern Oregon to look after
ala ims.
The body of Harvey Lamb, who was
blied at Chehalis two years ago. was
isong' TO Montesano Tuesday for burial
IA the family plot.
III Bfumberg is now located in his fine
new store building with new stock OF
Noihing and gentemen's furnishing
FOODS, ladies' coats, etc.
". l.. Mckinney, accompanied by his
si(e and child, was here this week from
bradley, south Dakota, visiting j. L.
lurcle and family, former Dakota friends.
Agent VIM Moore last week sold VIM.
slen's place in Academy addition Tor
$1,000. TO Mrs. Annie f. Irr, recently
f,9m Maple Valley. Wash. Mr.. A lien
viz 90 to Centralia, where he has two
Dns in business.
G, Il. Moss, OF this city has secured
sae contract for steam heating plant for
rew school building for sum OF 500.
Ither bidders were Frewer Co. OF Seattle,
300; Adams Il Co. Seattle, $3.50. Mr..
Moss furnishes all the material and puts
plant in operation at that figure.
Tho Ladies' Auxiliary Of Montesano
chapter, No. 81, o. F. S.. gave 800
lsrty" at their lodge rooms, last Monday
Ymning. About so guests enjoyed the
game until II p M, when delicious
3nlch was served. 1t is needless to say
fiat evelyb dy had good time.
The train Friday morning from Mo.
cJps was over an hour late on account OF
laa storm which had blown several trees
a,oss the track, and other Instructions
4a,which two gangs of men were working.
AlSn. the sea front the vases dashed on
liz yea wall sending a quantity OF water
lsu.r The cas-, the aycoming IN through
lie .rau3oma.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16

A long list of satisfied patrons is the
leading advertisement Of the Herald
Printery. From car ticket to full
sheet poster. We ask to figure on your
work.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-10-16
SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET.
Cases Set for Trial by Jury for This
Week.

October 10
J. n. McCloy VS.. w. r. Caldwell ct al.
G. w. Walsh vs.. &. II. Electric Co.
October II
p. A. Worden vs.. Robert Chabot.
October IS
VIM. Smith VS.. Michigan Lumber Co.
Tony Miller vs.. Union Mill Co.
October 49,
State VS.. Frank Wilson.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-20
REFINERlES WILL START
Lafayette and Billeaud Plants Repaired
and Enlarged-Fine Crop
of Cane.

Both the Lafayette and Billeaud re-
fineries have made extensive repairs
and additions to the plants and are
now ready to take off the splendid
crop of cane grown in the parish. The
Lafayette refinery will start Monday,
Oct. %, a rather late date owing to
recent rains which have kept the cane
green. 1t is probable that the Bal
leaud refinery will begin some time
during the coming week, but the exact
date could not be ascertained. The
tworefneries are about OF equal capa-
city and in point of outfit, appoint
ment and product, will compare favor
ably with any plants in the state
These establishments not only furnish
employment to large number of mer
during the rolling season, bnt give en-
couranement to the surest and mos
profitable crop of South Louisiana
Lafayette Advocate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-20
COSTLY BUT NECESSARY.
Democrat,

Probably 10 cent OF the naval vessels now ahoat
will eventually be broken up iron without even
having participated in battle The great navy mas BE-
come moral rather than physical force. The modern
seven nilion-dolar batteship with more death'deang
and destructive power than all the nayie of the world at
the time of Trafalgar away at its DOCKS and be-
comes antuuated through the advance of naval engineer
ing after having for few years. by its presence pre-
served its owners from outside aggression 1t IS more
uOweru as an item in the secret records OF foreign gov
ernments than the England has now invested IN
this form Of protection something 1898, 100000
Definition of graft: What is found out by an nves-
eating committee
Paul Morton declaration that the insurance company
Of which he is president will make contribution to
an election fund is all right but will it rebate that's the
Question?
Who'll pay the beef trusts $25 600 fine the trust or its
customers? N BIT couldn't get the customers to serve
a Jail sentence if the court had imposed one
At Portsmouth, England few days ago, was laid the
keel of new batteshp to be named the Dreadnaught'
which will have the heaviest armament of any vessel YET
constructed She will carry wevench guns each capa'
BILE of throwing a96Opound shell distance of twenty miles
Her only ouher armamant will be small guns for repeing
the attack of torpedo boats. 1t is estimated by British
naval experts that her fighting strength will be equal to
that of any three baeshps yet constructed at the range
at which modern engagements are fought The cost
the Dreadnaugh will approximate S1oOOOOO This is the
TYNE of bateship recommended by Admiral Dewey and
will not be long before may expect similar vessels to b
but for our navy.-Times-D Democrat.