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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
A Commission to Fight the Hook
Worm"

A Commission to Fight the Hook
Worm."
Times-Democrat.
The donation by John u. Rockefeller
Of 81, 600, 900 to fight "the hook-worm
disease" (uncinariasis) will command
respect, and it should accomplish
great good among a class of people,
the crackers" and poor whites" Of
the South, who have not heretofore
received much consideration and at
tention.
That the disease exists in certain
countries and in certain portions of
the United States is well recognized by
the entire medical profession. First
discovered in Porto Rico, it explained
the anaemic condition of many Of the
natives Of that island. 1t was found to
prevail also in portions of the South,
especially among the poorer classes,
those who go barefoot and do not re-
cieve the proper nourishment, the dis
ease being due to q worm or parasite
In shape like q hook, which impov-
erishea the blood. reduces the vitality
Of the patient and leaves him in such
a condition as to become an easy
victim to tuberculosis and similar NAL
aides. While the negroes spread the
disease, the poor whites are the worst
sufferers from 1t.
The discovery was important and
valuable. as 1t explained the anaemic
condition Of many Of "the crackers"
and because 1t suggested how they
could be bettered, for the cure Of un.
cinariasis IL not dinicult. As IL un-
too often the case. the
Of the malady has been grossly
and sensationally exaggerated In much
the same way as that still more recent
medical discovery. the pellagra. It
may be that this was done to stir up
the public interest in the matter. to
arouse the people for the fight against
the disease; but these exaggerations
have. on the other hand. done some
harm. and aroused some prejudice
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
TeIechone Talk No. 2.

Every business man realizes the alb
solute necessity of having telephone
connection in his office or residence.
The time was when they depended en-
tirely on messenger service, costing
many times the present telephone
rates. If you have not our telephone
service you are the one who realizes
it's value greatest. Our manager will
give you full information and details.
& TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Qncorporated).
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
Compulsory Military Service.

New Orleans States.
It appears that our military men,
active and retired. are constantly dis
turbed by the fear that their unhappy
country Is in danger Of invasion. An
Invisible foe seems to be prowling at
our gates all the time, and national
disaster can be avoided only by the
country arming and being ready for
any emergency. General Adna r.
Chafee. retired. and now living in
Los Angeles, has espied the "bogey
man. and asserts that the safety Of
the nation requires compulsory mill
,tary service. such as in vogue in Ger
many and other European countries.
he believes that an army Of 200, 900
men could be maintained in the United
states for what It now costs to main
tain our regular army Of 10000 men.
Every citizen owes it az . duty to
HI country" he says, ito contribute
1is military services. It Is no favor
- the government The country has
= right 70 call, upon us. The service
really should be gratuitous. The gov
eFnment Il entitled to our services
without any pay. n fact. It would not
- Just Or right 70 call In 100000 to
- coloeD and pay them what We now
~ our professional soldiers. l think
~ - = month would be liberal com
reasatiop. You are feeding them and
1clAing them and housing them.
lrht dollars would b enough for pin
moy.
GsnsEal Cha&ee's program II to
mDol three pears service with the
nEo IN further liability - = NJ
NJ 10 saserss rather enthusi.
ct ~ conpulsory service
e1nG H. army straight home
rxo g IL people. This y
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
DEEP WATERWAY CONVENTION

WV
The Lakes to the Gulf Waterway
convention which began it's session in
New Orleans on Saturday to extend
through today, is n of the big events
OF this country. 1t is a big event be-
cause it has become OF national I'M
portance II the successful achieve
ment OF the purpose of the conven-
ton, namely a deep waterway of at
least fourteen feet from the great
lakes to the gulf in the Mississippi,
means a wonderful transformation
commercially and industrially of the
Mississippi valley. 1t is also a big
event because the convention has de-
veloped and will further develop in
terest III cur waterways. With the
building of railroads and with our
chronic disposition to hurry the value
of the waterways OF this country have
been ignored, and where fleets of great
steamboats, used to ply the waters of
the country, now the boat lines are
slim and in some cases practically out
OF commission.
We want the railroads, they are in
-dispensable and serve a purpose that
the rivers and steamboats, cannot, but
we also want the rivers and streams,
for they serve a purpose that is just
as valuable. There is need and sup
mart FOR both for with thn arrpnt. ,1Sp
of each will come development to fur.
nish tonnage for both.
AS a local illustration of this We
may AXE the Vermilion bayou. This
is a valuable little stream and capable
Of bearing large traffic. Before the
advent OF the railroad it was utilized
to the advantage of this section. With
the building of the road and quick con.
neetion with the city of New Orleans
further service. But it should not
have been. All up and down its
length there are productive farms hav.
ing produce to bear to market. This
produce could be borne to Lafayette
or Abbeville and there shipped, miss
ing bad roads and saving teams while
taking business to both cities which
would build up all the faster and thus
In turn offer a larger market for the
chickens, eggs and truck Of the farm
err By connecting the Teche and the
Vermilion a straight route would be
opened to the Mississippi and New Or
leans. Certain classes of freight
could be shipped to advantage this
way at a big saving, and the develop
ment in other ways of the country
from the active use of the vermilion
and the fertile farms lining its banks
, would increase the tonnage on the
n >ilroad SO that while everyone would
by cheaper rates and better op-
4 Ttunities Of shipping, yet the sup
bort given the railroad would more
than make up for what the waterways
might take away.
The Lakes to the Gulf Waterway
convention is a big thing, and while
the whole Mississippi valley will prof
It II its purpose is achieved, New Or
leans and Louisiana will profit more
largely and this state will see in the
course of time within its borders the
metropolis of the world.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02

When your grocer tells you he has
other -four as good as Prince and
Auroramo -four, insist On getting what
you ask for: don't accept any other
so-called high-grade fours.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
For Rent.

One cottage centrally located, two
rooms, hall dining room. kitchen and
galleries. Will rent very cheap ap-
ply at this Office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
Baptist Cnurcn.

Services first and third Sundays at
Masonic Hall at II a.. M. and 8 D. m.
Prayer and song service every We'd
nesday at 8 p. m. Sunday School at
10 a. m. A cordial invitation to all.
Rev. JAS. l. KENDRICK, Pastor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Regular services will be held at the
Presbyterian church every Sunday at
every Thursday at 8 p. N. Sunday
School at 10 a. m.
Rev. E. M. STEWART, Pastor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02

A full line of up-to-date suits from
the smallest to the biggest at Kahn's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
FINE STAND TO LEASE.

am preparing to erect a
fine two story brick building
on the corner of Lafayette
and North Main streets, fac
ing the Court House. (Lom-
bard's old stand) for use as a
hotel, saloon and barber shop.
Any M desiring to lease said
property will apply at once
to,
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lafayette, La.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
CHURCHES.
Catholic Church.

First Mass 5:15 a. m Second Mass
$50 a. m. Third Mass 9 a. m.
Rev. W. J. TEURLINGS, Pastor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02

Methodist Church.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10
q. m. Preaching at II a. m, and at 8
p. m. EVERYBODY welcome. Seats free.
Strangers in the city are cordially in
vited to attend the services.
A. F. VAUGHAN,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02

If you have any kind Of printing you
want done, come tell us and we will
supply your wants.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02
CAPITAL, $4,000.
SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS
$4,000.

Chas. o. MOutOn Crow Girard
VIM. Campbell E. G. VOORHEES,
L. L. Judice Geo. DOucet
DR.. r. o. Young Gus Schmulen
j. J. Davidson.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-02

and most fashionable styles in Fall
Hats. Call and let US show you our
and we'll assorted stock.
Hats trimmed to order. Belts, Buck
les, Combs, Hatpins and other novel;
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
County Court Doings.

7 Notwithstanding his weakness re-
sulting from long illness, County
Judge Shervin held court Wednes-
day and disposed Of a batch of accu-
mulated business.
Laura A. Sumner was granted a
divorce from f. Y. Sumner.
Frank f. Psrkes was appointed
administrator of the estate of the
late James Burke.
A. 9. Moulton was appointed ad-
ministrator Of the estate OF w. d.
Valentine, deceased.
In the matter of the estate OF
Charles Lee Mellinger, Levi w.
Ward was appointed administrator.
Mrs. Hugh Owens was appointed
administratriX of the estate of her
deceased husband.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
The Conviction Of Grin stoddard.

In the successful prosecution Of
Orin Stoddard, at Glenwood last
week, for horse stealing, District
Attorney Gentry added another
feather to his cap as successful
prosecuting attorney, and rendered
the stock interests of this section q
lasting service. Other range rustlers
were convicted at the late term Of
court, but in getting Stoddard it is
recognized that the "king of stock
thieves" has been caught.
Stoddard was the acknowledged
head Of a gang of horse and cattle
thieves that has operated along the
divide between White and Grand
rivers for ten years past. The prin-
cipal business was stealing horses,
which were run off and disposed of
In Utah. The conviction of the
leader will break up the gang.
Stoddard was before the courts on
several nccasions before. but always
managed to escape until Mr.. Gentry
took him in hand.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Louise Givens Entertains.

The following item from II Mount
Sterling, Illinois, paper will interest
many people her-abouts:
"Friday was the sixth birthday of
Louise Givens and in honor of the
day she entertained fifteen of her
friends from 3 to 3 o'clock. Among
the amusements of the afternoon
was a peanut hunt in which Marie
Slower received the prize for finding
the most. They also had II shooting
at Teddy bear" contest and Edith
Regan and Roberta Allworth re-
ceived the prizes. A jolly good time
was had by the little folks and after
refreshments they departed for their
homes, wishing Louise many more
happy birthdays. AS remembrance
of the occasion they were each given
a little basket of candy Easter eggs
and n souvenir postcard"
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Exposition at Denver.

Extensive and elaborate prepara-
tions have been under way since last
fall, for holding the second annual
Colorado Interstate Fair and Expo
sition, which will take place on the
permanent grounds Of this institu-
tion at Overland Park, Denver, Sept.
1918, 1909. g. G. Fuller, secretary OF
the Exposition. advises there will be
liberal prizes offered for exhibits Of
the product Of every industry, for
the purpose of encouraging their
growth, development and improve
ment, and that the fair of this year
promises to equal II not eclipse the
most successful of similar exhibit
tions held throughout the middle
ana eastern states. The premium
list will be ready for distribution the
latter part of May, and copies may
be had by addressing Mr.. Fuller at
Denver.
Exhibitions OF this character,
wherever held, reach and benefit
every avenue of industrial life, and
are institutions to be fostered and
encouraged. That they are accom-
plishing great deal of good in an
educational way, as well rs Interest,"
ing investors in Colorado PROPOSE
tions, and attracting immigration to
the state, will be appreciated by a
visit to any of them. A registry
kept at one of the exhibits at the
Denver fair last year showed visitors
from every state in the Union except
six, and from nearly every foreign
country.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Our Daughters.--What
Are We Teaching Them?

Are we training them to be honest
and self-supporting citizens?
Hundreds of employers, harassed
and irritated with Incompetent, in
accurate, nnthinking girl employees,
will answer "NOW
Are we training them to BE- good
housewives?
Hundreds of young husbands, Won
dering why they cannot make both
ends OF their income meet, will ans
wer as emphatically mol!
These questions are asked and ans
known writer's, the first of which
appears In "Woman's Home Com
panion" for May.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Abdul the Damned Dethroned.

The reign OF terror In Turkey came
to an end Tuesday when Abdul Ha-
mid, the Sultan, was deposed and his
brother, Mehemed Reschad Effendi,
ascended the throne.
The change is complete victory
for the Young Turk party. which has
been waRing bitter warfare against
the despotic rule Of the sultan for a
long time, and, 1t is believed, will
put an end to the massacres and op-
preston that have so long existed in
Turkey.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Another Big Real Estate Deal.

This week H. C. Rock sold his two
ranch properties on the upper mesa,
together with his cattle and horses,
to Frank Harker.
Later Mr.. Harker sold the lower
ranch to L. b. Walbridge, the prop
erty adjoining the Waibridge estate.
On the home, or upper, ranch Ia
the pioneer apple orchard of this
valley, where some fine fruit has
been raised for many years.
Mr.. Rock was one Of the early set
tiers in the White River valley and
had accumulated fine property in
land, cattle and horses.
He sells out and leaves this section
to take charge Of his late fathers es-
tate back In southeastern Kansas.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Pratt's Restaurant
Formerly Grinstead's
The Best the Market Affords
Served Our Patrons
Oysters In every style
Supper for Dances and Parties
aSpecialty
B. D. HERRICK
General Contractor
All kinds of team work. Rock and
Sand contracts. House and
Mine rimbers. FIX
cavating, Etc.
p. o. BOX 288 MEEKER, COLO.
IN FIVE MINUTES.

Take your sour stomacn-Or maybe
you call it indigestion. dyspepsia,
gastritis or catarrh of stomach; 1t
doesn't matter-take your stomach
trouble right with you to your phar-
macist and ask him to open 5O-cent
case of Pape's Diapepsin and let you
eat one 22-grain Triangule and see II
within five minutes there is left any
trace of your stomach misery.
The correct name for your trouble
is food fermentation-food sourirg;
the digestive organs become weak.
there is lack OF gastric juice; your
food is only half digested. and you
become affected with loss OF appetite.
pressure aud fullness after eating,
vomiting. nausea. heartburn, gripgin
In bowels, tenderness In the pit OF
stomach, bad taste in mouth, cOnsti-
patton, pain in limbs, sleeplessness,
belching of gas, bilionsness. sick
headache, nervousness, dizziness and
many other similar symptoms.
II your appetite is fickle, and moth
ing tempts you, or you belch gas. or
If you feel bloated after eating, or
your food lies like II lump of lead on
your stomach, you can make up your
mind that ut the bottom Of all this
there is but one cause-fermentation
of undigested food.
Prove to yourself, after your next
meal, that your stomach Is as good
as any; that there is nothing really
wrong. Stop this fermentation and
begin eating what you want without
fear Of discomfort or misery.
Almost instant relief is waiting for
you. It is merely matter OF how
soon you take little Diapepsin.
Place your orders for harness snd
saddles with Hartke 4 Sheets. Cothe
before the spring rush.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
MEEKER, COLO. SATURDAY. MAY I. 1909.
Death Of Billy Valentine.

Ssss - 0s'sy
by notice appearing elsewhere In
THE HERALD it will be seen that A.
G. Moulton has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate Of the late
w. d. Valentine. The estste 10
heavily encumbered and Will not
likely pay over twenty-five cents on
the dollar.
Word has been received by Mr..
Moulton from the head camp Of the
Woodmen of the World, In which
Valentine held a $4,000 policy, which
shows that the insurance money will
go to his children-Thomas, VIII
liam, Katie and Leonard Valentine.
Camp Clerk G. F. Brown also re-
ceived a batch of letters and papers
from Alaska, giving the result of the
coroner's inquest and other informa-
tion concerning the death of Pap
Fuller and Billy Valentine. These
papers are lengthy but those who
wish to read them can do SO by call
ing on Mr.. Moulton before he sends
all the papers to the head camp OF
the Woodmen.
1t seems that Valentine, Fuller
and man named Jack Kares, who
was Injured to the fierce Alaskan
billiards., got caught on the coast in
. bad storm and the two former sue
cumbed to the onslaught of the ele-
ments before Kares could get them
to n place of shelter.
In his testimony before the coro-
ner's jury Kares, after giving details
Of their trip and the storm, says:
II told young man (Nalentine) tn
tell old man (Fuller) to keep moving
to keep warm while ] go for help.
Old man suggested We make hole In
snow to keep warm. 1 suggested 1t
was impossible as We were too wet
and had to keep moving. Went in
woods to look for dry boughs to
make fire. Matches wet, could not
make fire. Told them to go back
from beach and seek shelter while 1
go look for help. About ten minutes
walk found cabin. Turned around
and came back to companions. Told
them to cheer up as there was a cab
In about five minutes from here. BY
that time I was barefooted and feet
frozen. Old man says to me, Take
him, I am too weak and pretty near
ly dead Did all could to get the
young man to move but he was too
far gone. Pulled him out and used
all my efforts to get him to the beach.
Tried to get him to walk towards
cabin, but he was continually falling
down and dragging me with him. 1
tried to carry him but was too weak
to do so. Struggled along with him
until he foamed at the mouth, his
eyes glazed and he died. I decided
that I was too weak to take any more
chances in going back after the old
man as he was too far gone to be
helped in any way. Kept on to
camp Alone"
1t is not likely the remains will be
brought from Alaska for burial.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
A Conscientious Sentry.

An officer, at Il state camp, decided
to see for himself how his sentries
were doing their duty. He was
somewhat surprised at overhearing
the following:
Halt? Who goes there?'
"Friend-with IL bottle"
Pass, friend. Halt, bottle. .'-Ev-
Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
FLOODED FOWL

Full-blooded Rhode Island red sim
gle comb and Brown Leghorn eggs
for sale; 500 per setting. John Will
'liams, Powell park.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

"Going to Work." a painting by
Millett, has just sold for $4,000. 1t
would be worth good deal to get q
picture OF some men going to work.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

What brought you hereT' said q
New York magistrate to an Irish Of
fender. 1.-TWO policemen, sorr," was
the reply. "Ah, drunk Of course?"
Eyes, sorr, both Of thim."
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The reason many people
never have coughs Is be-
cause they have learned to
use Lungaline at the first
symptoms.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Have your harness repaired ant
oiled. Hartke 4 Sheets will do the
work.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Spring Millinery.

Just arrived. IF you want the besi
and latest styles call on Mrs. c. F
Brown.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The man behind the home run be-
comes once more the national hero.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
For Sale-Houses and Lots.

Two houses and four lots on Market
street, east of Fourth. Apply to A. b.
Roney, administrator Vaughan estate
hotel. mi
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Heavy rains and snow prevailed
all over the eastern slope Of the state
the early part of last week.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

An earthquake In Portugal last
week destroyed number Of small
villages and killed 200 people.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

In the difficulties we fear we find
ourselves.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
General News.

Washington advices indicate that
peace along the Potomac" has come
to stay.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

R. H. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Former United States Senator W..
NJ. Stewart Of Nevada, died at WASH
ington last Friday, aged 81. Mr..
Stewart served In the senate for %
years, and was q great champion Of
the silver Cause.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

JefRries announces that he will
fight Mistah Johnstng some time
during the next twelve months. He
will want about ten months In
which to train. II all scrappers
were as deliberate As the champion
prize fighters the police courts Of the
country would show q marked loss
of revenue.-Lamar Sparks.
Former President (now ColoneD
Roosevelt has reached the African
jungle and INDUCED In his first hunt,
meeting with some success, rs it is
reported that he bagged one gazelle
and two wiidebeests (gnus). OF
course we are all familiar with the
former, having read about 1t In Lalla
Rookh, but the latter-well, we'll
pass 1t up.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Place your orders for harness. and
saddles with Hartke 4 Sheets. Cothe
before the spring rush.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Benefits of Emulation

Now there have been introduced into
the islands, since the change of SOW
creignty ministers of other churches,
Evening star., 1909-06-11
JUST ONE A DAY
HOW THE COFFEE DRINKER COMPROMISES
HIS HEALTH.

Some people say: Coffee don't hurt me-" and
then add Anyway. l only drink one cup a
day"
II coffee really don't hurt, why not drink
moret There Is but answer, and that Is
coffee does hurt them and they know 1t. When
they drink it once day they compromise with
their enemy. There people whom one cup Of
coffee day will put in bed, II the habit be con-
tlnued
Although warned by physicians to let coffee
alone, r have always been so fond of il that
continued to use it, confesses an Ohio lady Il
compromised with myself and drank Just one
cup every morning until about six weeks ago
''All the time l drinking coffee | had
heart trouble that grew steadily worse and
finally l had such alarming sensations in my
I at last took my DOCTORS advice and quit cof
fee and began to Postum in its place.
The results have been all that the doctor
hoped. for ! have not only lost my craving fol-
coffee and enjoy my good Postum just we'll
but my heart trouble has ceased and have Nc
more dizzy spells In my head. l feel better III
every way and consider myself a very fortunate
woman to have found The truth about Postum. "
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