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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-12-04
Sc ON 0F TILE
PLATTE TEaGHER'S
INSTITUTE
Interesting TApers Read And
Discussion Having for
Their Purpose the Ad-
vancement Of the
Profession.

The second meetiag Of the vile
Platte Institute for Teachers was
held Saturday, Nov. eth, ii she
High School Auditorian Prof 3
Ortego, presiding. ent
very much regretted tn ble.
absence of Supt. G. j. I nnso who.
vas to have addressed tn Institute
Miss Ann Buchanan, 81 tba Vile
Platte High School, gave ue
tive talk on lessons in pheac out
lining the fundamental stsp and
warning the teachers in regard to
blend words with beginners.
Following her talk there was q dis
cussion a. to the comparative value
Of the system. The word and SEN
tence system of old took the stand
that the sentence is the unit Of
thought. It was granted that this
might be true of the adult mind, but
ii is well known that a child begins
first with a syllable sound, than pass
es to d single word, etc. Besides
following a child's natural mental de-
yelopment, this system as a basis en-
ables the child to add words to his
vocabulary Independently Of the
teacher.
Miss Balm, supervisor Of music.
rendered a very pretty song, 81 the
conclusion Of which she made . good
offer to the assembled teachers, TO
the effect, that, if SO desired, she
would employ . certain time Of each
messing to instruction in music.
This vas particularly for the benefit
Of the rural schools.
a very interesting feature Of th'
program was a treatment BY Prof
|, II. N. Polk, Asst. Prin. Of the Vill'
Platte High School, Of . question
To-
| from Essays ia Application, Is tbt
J. World Growing Better" Prof. Pol
sook al affirmative stand, centerinI
his arguments about the points. il
r crease in justice, increase in kine
ness, and comparative increase
e self.restraint. He touched upon ii
= point that ! growing better meant
y growing happier. This gave rise
q the question whether or not know
! edge tended toward happiness.
3 Pref. E. q. Ortego opened the d
az cussion on the High School Gour
Il with an inquiry - to the need
he more time for Arithmetic and Ale
bra. The chief difficulty, as broug
ed out in the discussion Of the cour'
,or vas the obstacle that the pupils
Of sHcient command Of English p
OF sents. ID Miss Martins general CT
5ns icism Of the course in Elements
work, the most important point mi
Was the absolute necessity Of lib
of3 RES in order to come up to rsqui
the ments.
one Following this paper, Prof. 10
he son expressed the belief that . {
ion tinued effort to follow the COZ
ere strictly in the grammar grades
heir the source Of much Of the iRefici
the work in the High Schools.
The meeting was we'll atten'
and the ably rendered program
found both enjoyable and instruc
by al present. After the readinI
-, the program for next meeting,
;obt Institute stood adjourned to rsas'
bic Jan. 8, 1910.
lead "
aa aeSaNTFR pR0MINFNT II
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-12-04

FOB sALE-Bggs for Getting
Rhode Island Red from prize winning
stock. Mrs. Savage, Box 584, 0pe-
lousas. nov 90 4t.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
SKIN ROUGH AS BARK.
Baby Boy Had Intense Itching Humor
Scratched Till Blood Ran.
Found a Cure In Cutlcura,

Our son, two years old, was afflicted
with a rash. After he suffered with
the trouble several weeks took him
to the doctor but It got worse. The
rash ran together and made large
blisters. The little fellow didn't want
to do anything but scratch and we had
to wrap his hands up to keep him
from tearing the flesh open till the
blood would run. The itching was in.
tense. The skin on his back became
hard and rough like the bark OF a
tree. He suffered intensely for about
three months. But | found a remedy
in Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint.
ment. The result was almost mag.
ical. That was more than two years
ago and there has not been the slight
est symptom of 1t since he was cured.
]. w. Lauck, Yukon, Okla, Aug. %
and Sept. II, 1905"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
LEVEE FUNDS INTACT
ATTORNEY GENERAL GUION RFN.
0ERs OPINION IN MATTER,
Right to Appropriate Money to Paw
Expense Of Juncket Trip
- Is Questioned.

Baton R0uge.-An opinion mas been
received from Attorney General Gui-
on which uphods the position taken
by State Travelling Auditor Archie NJ.
Smith, that a levee board has not the
right under the law to make an ap-
preparation to pay the expenses Of
any OF Its members as delegates to
waterways, river and harl Or or like
convention.
The question recently came up in
the Tensas board investigation, in
which State Travelling Auditor Smith
criticised the board for its action In
making an appropriation tc pay the
expenses Of the members TO the riv-
er and harbors convention.
Some Of the members Of the board
took issue with the statements Of the
travelling auditor, and contended that
the board had a perfect right to
make such appropriations, and to pay
such expenses as were incurred in
the transaction Of business and the
gaining of information incident to the
work in hand.
Several of the presidents Of other
levee boards have written to the Gov
ernOr of the state in regard to the
matter, urging that they be permit
ted to send delegates to the Rivers
and Harbors Congress TO be held in
Washington, and that their expenses
be paid from the levee board funds.
Governor Sanders submitted the en-
tire matter to Attorney General Gui-
on, and the opinion rendered was to
the effect that the levee BOARD ENDS
cannot be used for that purpose.
In his opinion the Attorney General
says:
"The funds Of the le"ee boards
have been raised solely for the pur-
pose OF building levees, and there is
no authority given them by the Leg
tslature of the State for the use of
the same, or any part thereof, for
any other purpose. / have reached
the conclusion that the expense OF the
delegates who may be appointed
should not be paid by The boards.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
WILL ESTABLISH COLONY.
Large Tract Of Land Suitable fol-
Truck Farming Purchased.

Covington.-A long step toward ar
early development of this section was
taken when J. E. Cooper, of the Lou
isiana Fruit and Truck Farm and
! Manufacturing Company, Ltd, OF
New Orleans, closed deal for 4,S0C
acres of land in one tract near this
place, and for another large tract in
the immediate section.
Mr.. Coopr states that he now has
thirty-eight families ready to start
South to settle on this land, and the
representative of his company in the
North and East are completing ar
rangements with about sixty more
families to come here.
The plans of the company, when
fully carried out, will cut this tract
up into small farms and will be sold
at a very reasonable price to actual
settlers, who will be assisted in every
way to insure their success.
Tn New Orleans Great Northern
Railroad has been liberal In its treat
ment Of the company, and will make
the most liberal concessions to get
the people here and to encourage
them to succeed. The company has
been promised from 80 to so acres
OF land to be used as an experiment
station. Mr.. Cooper states that this
place will be put in prime condition
and under the care Of an expert far
mer the crops planted will serve as
a guide to the less experienced.
Mr.. Cooper is enthusiastic over the
prospects of the company in this Sec
ton, and states that in the near flu
ture he expects this to be the lead
ing truck shippin:" point IN the en-
tire South.
A canning factory will be estab-
lished ia take care Of the over-ripe
produce, and in the event OF low pri-
ces the entire output OF the farms
will be canned for the market.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
rnu MD PEOPLE.

.s.cbing the age of forty the
l'a .r,tem gradually declines. The
~ . s poisons in the blood
Fpns .s,spmatic pains in the joints
y, ~ and back. These warnings
f'; y ~ promptly relieved and seri'
'a Sl, Ss avoided by using the fol-
~ ',I inscription which shows Won
' ~ .sssults even after the first few
and It will eventually restore
Ill., ounce compound syrup OF
['.p,n,rilIa; one ounce Torh COM
y. half pint OF high grade whis-
This to be mixed and used in
lE:,.,,oonful doses before each meal
4 l' ,, bedtine. The bottle to be we'll
y, y =, each time" Any druggist has
J. Ingredients or can get them
/. his wholesale house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
Boil WeevI Too Warm to Hibernate

Baton Rouge.-The continued warm
weather has resultde in keeping the
boil weevils out of Information. This
is the opinion of Willmon Newell, of
the State Crop Pest Commission, and
the situation applies to Louisiana in
general. Usually by the last of No
vember the weevils are in their win
ter quarters, but so far this year the
winter has been unusually mild. In
open weather the weevils move all
around, and have no doubt been very
busy in finding new locations.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
WORTH KNOWING.
simple Remedy That Anyone Can Pre-.
pare at Home.

Most people are more or less sub
)ect to coughs and colds. A simple
remedy that will break up cold
quickly and cure any cough that is
durable is made by mixing two ounces
OF Giycerine, a half-ounce of Virgin
VII OF Pine compound pure and eight
ounces OF pure Whisky. You can get
these IN any good drug store and cas-
'ly mix them in a large bottle. The
mixture is highly recommended by
the Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati.
who prepare the genuine Virgin Oil of
Pine compound pure for dispensing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
CORN CLUBS GET RESULTS.
instructor Says Arkansas Boys Grow
Best Grade of Crops.

Baton Notwithstanding Of What
an increase In the corn crop will DC
for the state Of Louisiana is given
by V. l.. Roy, who is devotlng MS
time to teaching the boys Of the
state how to raise corn.
Commenting on the work In hand
Mr.. Roy called attention to the fact
that the big end Of the corn show
at the State Fair mad made by the
boys Of the corn clubs. All the space
apportioned to the clubs was filled
and many exhibits had to be placed
In spaces set aside for general agrl-
cultural exhibits.
In quality, as wei as quantity, the
boys corn made a splendid showing,
measuring up fully with the best OF
corn grown by the experienced far
mers and planters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
The More Glorious Alternative.

Maud Muller knew what she wanted.
I'D rather be written up in a poem
that the funny men will be parody
ing hundred years from now than
marry the judge tomorrow" she ex-
claimed, and suiting the action to the
word she raked the meadow sweet
with hay in such a manner that the
Judge riding slowly down the lane,
smoothed his horses chestnut name
and let it go at that.
Naturally the girls folks were con-
slderably disguised at having her left
on their hands that way, but who ever
purchased a worthy Immortality
cheaply?-Puck.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
An Ever Ready OPENING,

The editor suddenly became con
scious that some one was standing be
hind him. Looking round, his glance
fell upon seedy looking individual
with the eyes of crank
Il beg your pardon said the new
conner, but is there an openin' here
for tirst-class intellectual writer?"
Yes grimly responded the editor
An ingenious carpenter, foreseeing
your visit, has provided an excellent
opening. Turn the knob to the right
and do not slam the door as you GO
out. THE Sunday Magazine.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
A Double DeIidht.

Congratulate he, said young Smith
to fellow clerk. I'm going to get
married"
Fine. Glad to hear it. But don't
marry all her family"
oh, there's only one sister-a
twin" said Smith.
Look alike?' asked the other.
Cant tell EN- apart"
We'll, that's rather awkward, ism t
It? How do you know which is
which?'
We'll" confessed Smith, up to
date | haven't tried very hard"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for Any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
We the undersigned have known p. J. Cheney
TOR the last Is years and believe him perfectly hoG-
oTable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made by bis firm.
WALDfNd, KfNNAH Il MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
system. Testimonials sent Free Price rs cents peg
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
Wanted More.

Francis, aged 21A, was given a bunch
rsUes on his solemn promise not
svallow the seeds" Very care
I'm he removed them all, and en-.
,rsd the fruit as a child always does
anby a new goody. When he had re-
Sr,ed the last grape from its clinging
sars be handed the empty stalk to
D. father
Daddy" be said, will you send
hfs back to the store and have the
hsp nut some more grapes on it?"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
Was a Father, Too,

Say, Mr.. Editor, I'm the father OF
twins"
"All right; we'll put 1t in the paper
under the head of Double Tragedy"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Enthusiasm is something that
causes a man to shout when the
crowd is shouting, even if he doesn't
know what it is about.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Think Of It. They charge as much
for that imitation stuff as they do for
real. delicious. fragrant WRIGLEY'S
StEARMINT.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
This VIII Interest Mothers.

dren, used by Mother Gray, nurse in
Chidren's Home. New York. cure Const-
patton, Feverishness, Teething Disorders,
Stomach Troubles and Destroy Worms,
10000 testimonials of cures. All druggists,
Csc. Sample FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Every time you want to smoke, chew
WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT. The de-
sire goes away. You save nerves, peck
etbook, and digestion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

When his satanic majesty tempts
some people they want him to get be-.
hind them-and push.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

The optician would soon be look
ing for another job If beer glasses i'm
proved the eyesight.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Flattery is turned to good account
when used as a guidepost to all one
ought to be.-Sample.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

A girl thinks a man impairment il
he tries to f1irt with her and indiffer.
emf If he doesn't
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
Envy.

Tenvy a good-natured man." said
be philosopher"
$50 do l." answered Mr.. Sirius Bar.
I'm His good nature indicates that
isbe desirable things of life are COM
tng bis way"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
For Colds and Gripp-capudlne,

The best remedy for Grpp and Colds Is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also It's LiQuid-Effects immediately-10
d and SOC at Drug Stores.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Many an heiress buys gold brick
in the form of a husband.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

One Thing That Will Live Forever,
PErTITS EYE SALVE, first box sold IN
1907, 100 years ago, sales increase yearly
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
Daily Thouqht.

There's nothing like settling with
ourselves as there's deal we must
do without In this life.-George Eliot.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

AS an eye-opener, what's the mat
ter with an alarm clock.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Eyes bright? Digestion right?
WRlGLEY'S SPEARMlNT is fine for
digestion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

In a mans life the greatest neces
sity is more money.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

For children teethtng, softens the gums, reduces
aAmmAton, allays pain, cures wind colo Csc bolt
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
EXPOSURE TO COLD


and wet Is the first step to Pneumonia Take PER-
Davis panktileF and the danger Is 8verted Cu
equaed for colds. throat Qunsy Csc, 55c and 5O
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

Change In your pocket?
Pleasant WRlGLEY'S SPEARMINT
cures unpleasant tobacco habit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

A giggling girl is apt to become a
cackling woman.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10

8 no Boss-That's an ancient-lOoklng
i youre wearing, Mr.. Shrimp.
!. 4, sbrimp-Yes, sir; it's the one I
+. ), rhpn YOU last raised my salary!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-12-10
DEARS0M'S
d MAGAZINE for One Year
Only $50 P''!' s9
Most Exceptional Offer
LIMITED NUMBER

TsRENCH authors have written
many lively tales, which be-
a cause of false conventional
modestv, have been, until recent
TRANSACTIONS, unknown to those
who read only English. Prudish
modesty and unfair prejudice
have deprived US of the merriest
and liveliest tales ever written.
Maupassant was the one man 10
France who, because Of his en-
vironment and temperament,
could write truly the realistic
scenes of REAL PARTISAN
LIFE SO fascinatlngly as to rivet
your attention to his merry tales,
tothe exclusion of everything else.
Maupassant's eventful career
gave him ideas, situations and
foo,t cOtor fpr bic npcprpaseaJ
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01
INCENDlARY ORIGIN
PROBABLE

On Thursday evening, shortly before
midnight, the handsoce residence own
ed by G.. w. Carty, of the Busch hotel,
situated on Upper Railroad street, was
destroyed by fire.
Circumstances surrounding the con
fiagration point to the Iact that it was
of incendiary origin, but so far as
known suspicion attaches to no par
ticular person.
One side of the huose was occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Mulkey and E. A. Ed
wards, of the Nevada Metal & Explora-
tion company, and the other portion to
Busch hotel.
In speaking of the fire to a Silver
State News representative Mr.. Ed
wards said:
"The blaze was no doubt of an in
cendiary origin. At $3.50 o'clock, short
ly before retiring, l was out on the
Ddck porch, anu al tudJ tille tHeIt WIS
no signs of fire, nor was there any pa
per or other combustible material lay
ing around. The Mulkeys retired at
about 1880 and shortly after they had
gone to sleep were awakened by their
little dog, who scented the danger. Mr.
Mulkey at once called me and we sue
ceeded in extinguishing the blaze on
the porch. Supposing that was all there
was to it, had gone back to bed, when
was again called by Mr.. Mulkey, who
had discovered that the fire had crept
in between the walls and was bursting
out near the roof. Realizing that it
was beyond our power to handle, neigh
bors summoned the fire department and
assisted us in removing the furniture
from the house. We succeeded in get
ting everything out save some valuable
papers and little clothing. BY the
time the fire department arrived the
flames had gained such headway that
it was impossible to save the build
ing.''
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01
CHANGE OF PRoPRIEToRs
AT SING FAT COMPANY

Low He Sing and Gee Wawman have
purchased the interest of Dan Leong
in the Sing Fat Company, and will
hereafter conduct the business under
the firm style of Sing Lee & Company.
The new firm will continue to make
ladies' wear to order and carry full
line of Chinese and Japanese fancy
goods.
Dan Leong, the retiring partner, left
on No. 3 last night for San Fransisco,
where he will be connected with the
main store of the Sing Fat Company
The advertisement of the new con
eern appears in another column of this
issue of the Silver State News.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01

Harry Hermsen, who long since
earned his spurs as first rank singing
comedian, is possessed of the same in
exhaustable fund of fun as of yore, ami
is thoroughly up to the Dutch snuff
that he apparently assimilates. He
was particularly pleasing in the song.
Keep Cool. -
Leo Kendall measured fully up to
the part of "Doodle Won Kull.D the
governor s sidekick' and private sec
retary. If there were moments when
Hermsen wasn't manufacturing laugh
ter. his first mate was on the hob.
The big song hit of the Burgomaster
bouquet of catchy airs. AS usual was
The Tale of the Kangaroo. = imlelihly
associated with this real comic ,spera.
Its rendition by Ruth White, as I" Willie
Van Astorbilt' was exceedingly we'll
done, this clever young woman beng
thoroughly at home in the maleI attire
that makes of her a typical broadway
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01

The tuneful and ever popular musical
comedy, 'rhe Burgomaster, opened a
week s engagement at the Grand yes.
terday, with east of characters and
general finish that were decidedly
above reproach. The forerunner of a
long line of limitations, time cannot
stale this first graf joint production of
Pixley & Luders. It's sparkling lyrics
and rolicking songs. with very little re
touching, are as good sedative for
jaded nerves as when first prescribed
by those premier purveyors of amuse
ment.
There is not duh moment in the
present combination IS Interpretation of
the piece in the far cry from the City
Hall park of New Amsterdam, $50
years since, to the disinterring of the
animated frames of genial "Peter
Stuyvesant and his Dutch consort af
ter their Rip Van Wrinkle sleep, in the
present lower Broadway of Manhattan.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01

chappie. She also sang, 81 wish l
Had a Girl,' and other songs very
prettily.
Other parts well taken were those
essayed by Robert w. Albright, in the
dual roles of Col. Krall, Commander
of the Burglar Forces, and the "Har.
lem Spider, who is possessed of fine
baritone voice; Marie Grandpre, as
/" Katherine Van Derback.'i Doodle Is
sweetheart; Fred w. Bailey, as "E.
Booth Talkington, and George McKis-
sock, as ''Blue FEATHER chief of the
i'ammany tribe. .AJs'
4 distinctive feature Of the produe-
tion is the dancing speciality Of th.
loekhart sisters. exceptionally piquant'
jaunty daughters of Terpsichore. lead
ers of the = Broadway Soubrettes -
Miss Phemie Lockhart, as "Pansy'
added much to her laurels by her coy
singing of "The Little Soubrette. -
Seattle Times.