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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Captain Racket"

Thursday evening at the Victor
Theater, the three-act comedy,
Captain Racket" was presented
by local talent, for the benefit of
the Catholic church.
The cast was composed of
Messrs. Clifford Abshire. \. c..
Nauck, NJ. NJ. Morgan, =. J.
Samson, Fernand Montague,
Misses Mary Tarlton, Lucille
Broussard, and Agnes Todd.
Each handling their part to per
lection.
The play was under the direc-
ton of Mrs Felix J. Samson and
Miss Pauline Mizzi, and was
greeted by large audience.
Catchy chourses and step dane
ing by sixteen of the high school
girls was most interesting, being
led by Messrs. Raoul Chauyier,
Albert Nauck, Jr., and Fcnand
Montague.
An interesting specially by a
number of little girls was also
enjoyed.
All i'll all, the affair was quite a
success and the directors are
deserving of much credit for their
work.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Roy gives Here.

Roy gives, the ventriloquist,
know as the Irish Thrush, "
who entertained at the Victor
Tuesday and Wednesday night,
was greeted with full houses. He
is very interesting entertainer
and all who see him are very much
pleased with his act.
His original idea, The Boos-
tiers" would make any one sit up
and take notice.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Offer To Lease Light Plant

The proposition that was made
to the city council last week by
Mr.. A. G.. Nauck, whereby he
offered to lease the water and light
plant, is here given i'll full and is
self-eXplanatOry:
Abbeville, La. Dec. 1st, 1913,
To the Hon Mayor and Council, Cor
poration of Abbeville, La
Gentlemen: In view of the fact that
yourselves claim that the electric light
ing and water system is a losing pro-
position and also i'll view of that fact
that you will not or cannot allow the
amount necessary to pay in full for the
service rendered the municipality for
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Election of Police Jurors is Quiet
Afair---Vote Exceptionally Small
The result is as follows:

The result is as follows
First WardF. NJ. Harrington A
Second WardAvery Thbodcaux 43 ustien ThiDo-
deaIx
Third Ward pleias Bourque Dr. H. A. Edredge, 76;
JOS Irmegucl So D. L. Mcpherson DR.. c. J. Edwards,
Robert Davidson, l. Gilbert I.aBaIve P. u Bourque
Fourth WardJOseph Frederick 20; Edmond Richard, 9.
Fifth Ward---Dr J. r. Abshre 80; T. J. Jeter, Al
Sixth WardJo Z. Boussard 49, Desire Meaux ia; n c.
Broussard, /.
Seventh Ward Chapman Pierce, 83; VIM. Gooch 70.
Eighth WardCeasar Boussad. Jules Laurent %; w.
QuereuaX S. S. D. Rowe, l.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

The habit of thrift would, even
tually, lead a housewife to become
an ad-reader. But the habit of
ad-reading quickly leads to the
habit of thrift.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Double Wedding at Erath.

Monday of this week Erath was
the scene of a double wedding, the
contracting parties being Mr..
Arthur Boudreaux to Miss Althe
Landry and Mr.. Sidney Gautreaux
to Miss Edith Boudreaux.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Numa Broussard
and has been in the lumber bust
ness here all his life. He and Mr..
E. M. Stebbins were partners fol-
lowing the Godchaux Co., and
latter buying out Mr.. Stebbins
interest.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

In the Game of Life"generally,
as we'll as in want advertising,
Persistence wins in nine cases out
of ten.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

of such bodies or town councils
making contracts in matters con-
corning which they have personal
interest,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

thy, of Westerly, while attending a session of the legislature in Provi- Gence, Friday, declared. tssat he was on the war path" in an endeavor to have Probate Judge Edward M. Burke, of Westerly, appointed to the clerk ship of the senate judiciary commit tee, to succeed John W. Sweeney who qualified as a judge of the superior court on Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

business in this section. He has sold The Norwich Bulletin for 33 successive e years
 At the annual meeting of the Ma tional Association of Granite Industries of the United States James Booth of New London, intimately known to the trade in Westerly, was elected vice president.
 The list of applicants is so long that there will be difficulty in selecting a janitor for the new town hall and courthouse. It is said that two mem bers. of the police force are among the applicants.
 The Rob Roy, Niantic and Waverly curling clubs compete for the Newall cup on Burdens pond this lSaturday1 morning. The Mantle and WaNerly clubs will compete for the club medal in the afternoon.
 At the annual meeting of local and kindred societies of Christian Endeavor of this section these officers were elect ed: Silas T. Wye, president; Mrs. G. Wright, vice president; Robert Mitch el, treasurer; Lloyd Cranda1l, field sec retary.
 Spargo & company of Quincy havs orders for sarcophagus, cottage, spire s,-=a cross jobs of various sizes and most Of them are to be of Westerly granite Joss Brothers of the same place have several good sized jobs of Westerly granite.
 Mrs. Earle Barker and daughter Katherine, who have been visiting MT and Mrs. Charles B. Barker of Park avenue, have returned to their home in Shiloh, N. J.. stopping over for brief visit with Mrs. BarlSer's sister, Mrs John Cottrell of Plafnfield.
 Miss Hattie w. Tarbox of Westerly and Stanley H. Roode of Avondale were married at the home of Mrs. Charles Roode in Avondale Wednesday evening. Miss Julia Conners was bridesmaid. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. J. w. Ford.
 Miss Mabel E. Bill, age 30, daughter of MT and Mrs. l.. Eugene Bill of Clarlx's Falls. died Saturday morning, after long illness with tuberculosis. She was graduated from the Stoning- ton High schoool and taught in the district in the vicinity of her home for several terms.
 Now there are three state offices held by residents of Westerly that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
This Skin Peeler All
 the Rage in Society
lFrem secietx Werld.l

There Is a growing tendency among women of culture and fashion to pay more attention to hygienie means of preserving their charms. The advent of mercolized wax doubtless has been largely responsible for this. This re- markable substance produces complex ions So natural in appearance, so mag netically beautiful, artificial complex ions are no longer desired. Instead of .sdoctoring" an offensive skin. the skin is peeled off. The wax peels the skin so gradually, in such fine particles, no discomfort is experienced. The fresher, younger skin beneath, wholly in evil denee within a week or two is lily white, satiny soft and smooth. It's not patched-over complexion, but a brand new one That's why merco1ized wax has become such a rage among society folk. The wax. Is put on nights like cold cream and washed off morn ings. All druggists have 1t; one ounce will do.
 Another hygienie treatment now much in favor is one to remove wrin-- kles made by dissolving 1 oz. powdered saxo1ite in # pint witch hazel Used as wash lotion it acts like magic"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

have regular salary attachments They are Judge John w. Sweeney of the superior court. John J. Dunn, sec retary of the state board of agricul- ture, and Senator Louis w Arnold of the board of control and supply.
 Ethan Wilcox librarian emeritus of the Westerly public library. read an interesting and highly instructive pa- per at the first regular meeting of the Westerly. Historical society, which was appreciated by the members as ex- pressed in a unanimous vote of thanks to MT. Wilcox. His subject was His toricaI Spots in Westerly, New and tions of Roosevelts address before the American Historical society. Twenty eight new members were enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

ersen, who was described as an Amer ican woman. She was sentenced to ail for six weeks in default of pay ing a fine.
 Movies Are Bringing "Oid Master" prices in London. A picture of Quo Vadis'' brought s3s.00O at public auc- tien.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

The great chiefs of Rhode Island, improved Order of Red Men, made an official visitation to Queen Esther council, No. 12s Daughters of Poca- hontas, and emplified the council de- gree in a satisfactory manner on a class of seven candidates After the degree work, remarks on the welfare of the order were made by Great Sa- chem Jam Monroe of Providence, Great Senior Sagamore D. P. Mcclure of Pawtucket and Great Prophet Ed ward M Burke of the local tribe of Red Men. Prior to closing the coun- ell, Mrs. William Moves, in behalf of the society. presented Pocahontas Mrs
 Charles F. Berry a beautiful Indian picture in honor of her birthday. Af-
 ter the official part of the meeting, literary programme was given Dane ing concluded the evenings pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

WHEN you want to put your busi. ness before the public. there Is no me diurp bettAr than through the adyartia-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
Local Laeonics.

There will be six cells in the new police station. an increase of only two over the present congested station There are no measures of special in,- portance to the town of Westerly in the present session of the Rhode Island general assembly.
 Men in the employ of the Westerly and Watch Hill Ice company began blowing on the big pond at Wood Riv- CT Wednesday afternoon < Misses Clara and Edith opie ef Pleas ant street. who are enjoying a trip to Cuba and the Panama canal zene, are planning to visit South America before their return,
 The drinking clubs Of Westerly will apply for club liquor licenses at the next session of the Westerly town council. IT application is not forth coming, there is liability of prosecu- tion.
 With the exception of two clothing. firms. Thomas F. Howard, the news dealer, has been the longest in retail
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
American suffragette Jailed.

London, Feb 14-Several militant
 suffragettes were brought up at po- lice court today on the charge of smashing shop windows in London last evening. Among them was Zeiie Elm
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
WESTERLY BOARD DE TRADE.
Announces Standing Committees Continuance of Rose Case - KIingly Soldiers Bible to Be Presented State of Connections Contract Brings Granite Cut tess Back to Town.

The New Testament given by his mother to Charles A. Rice when he went to the front in the civil war Is to be presented to the state of Con- necticut for preservation. Mr. Rice was resident of Kiningly. He and his brother, George M. Rice. also of sK1Ilingly, were members of Company K Fifth regiment, c. ", the company being credited to New London
 George Rice enlisted July | 1881, was captured May 25. 1882, at Winchester, Va, and paroled Sept 13, 1862 He re- enlisted Dec. 21. 1863. and was mus tered out July 19, 1865.
 Charles Rice. enlisted August IT, 1882, and was killed May Is. 1884, at Resaca, Georgia
 George Rice saw his brother fall in battle, went to his assistance, and at tended the burial service. Charles Rice carried the now blood-stained Bible next his heart, penetrated by a bullet. The Bible was sent to the youngest sister, Elizabeth Rice. who later be- came Mrs. Warren. and the war relic is now owned by her son. Robert James Warren Of Providence, who is to present it to the state of Connecti- cut.
 For the past two months there has been luIl in the granite industry or Westerly and in consequence granite cutters have secured work elsewhere. principally in Waterford, where the Booths have large COnIractS- bul now there Is a revival in the local industry and the cutters are coming back to their old home town. and besides many other cutters will be given employment here All the Westerly granite con cerns report a revival of business, but the single contract of greatest import ance was awarded Thursday to the New England Granite Works, the company that built the state capitol at Hartford, the new library building and three insurance buildings in that city.
 This latest contract, before the work is completed, will probably be consid- erably more than $200.00O, as there is liable to be addition to the present specifications. This contract fs in con- neetion with the construction and corn- pIetion of the municipal building ex- tension in Hartford. The main con- tract was awarded to the P. J. Cariin Construction company of New York. which includes ali except furnishings and the exterior Bethel granite work. the contract for which was awarded to
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
WTCKERSHAM ASKS COOPERATION
FIRE DESTROYS
 GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Last night about 9:3O the fire alarm was sounded and in few minutes the streets were thronged with people rushing toward the Governors House. A large part of the crowd that was at tending the joint session of the leg islature. interrupted Delegate Wick ersham's speech and were added to the excited throng
 The volunteer crew of fire laddies came tearing down the hill and then turning the corner toiled through the mud. dragging the heavy burden up the raise on Calhoun road leading to the Governors House. Here flames were bursting through the roof and upper walls of the cottages situated on the government reserve just oppo- site the Governors House. Flaming cinders hoated over the Governs House and into the nearby residences, but in a few minutes the fire boys had a stream on the building and the blaze was soon subdued but not until the house was partially destroyed
 The building belonged to the govern ment and was occupied by Misses Thursby and Genther, government teachers in the native schools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
PURE FOOD LAW
 SHOULD BE PASSED

The Legislature of Alaska should pass a pure food law before it's ad- iournment." That is a declaration made frequently at the Occidental hotel by Phil Abrahams, the all-Alas- ka citizen of Skagway, who is a guest at that hostelry. Continuing, Mir. Alb rahams. in discussing the proposition yesterday, said:
 Practically all the States in the country have passed legislation for the protection of it's citizens from inn pure and mwholesome foods and there are as many or more reasons why the people of Alaska should be safe-guarded by such law as there re why the people of the States should be. It is a necessary step toward bet ter sanitary and health conditions"
 Mir Abrahams also wants the pay of jurorors and witnesses increased and law giving a man over sixty years of age the right to claim eXemp- ton from jury service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
THE HOUSE

Kelly, of the Third and Svindseth of the First, each offered amendments to Rule 48, which caused considerable discussion in the House today.
 House Memorial No. by Represen' tative Milo Kelly, House Joint Reso lution. by Representative Aldrich, and House Joint Resolution, by Represen' tative Shoup, were all passed to sec ond reading.
 House Bill No. 4, and House Bill No 5, by Shoup, passed to second reading.
 House Bill No. 1, by Gaffney, House Bill No. ?, by Shoup, and House Bill No. 3, by Ingram were referred.
 The House Joint Memorial, by Dris' coll. asking that the government build a permanent bridge across Cinema riv' CT in the town of Fairbanks, was read the second time,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
TWO STEAMERS CLEARED
 LAST NIGHT FOR JUNEAU

SEATTLE, March 1.-The follow ing are the northbound passengers for Juneau and Douglas on the Mari. posa and Jefferson which sailed last night:
 Mariposa for Juneau-W, A. schade, Mrs. Gunther, Herbert H. Davis, Ru- dolph Blahut, Harry Fisher and wife, Theodore Bullough, Gus Scogland, H. l.. Pratt, William Britt and wife, J. J. Cole and c. P. Goggin.
 Jefferson for Juneau - Mrs E. c. Russell, Mrs. Jas. Freeburn, Dorothy Davis, Edith Boyle, Roland Williams, A. C. Thane, NJ. s. Tenner, c. N. Wick, Fl. Ahrenstedt and wife, G. J. M. But, tier. David Leblanc, Mrs. II. p. Pratt, J. S. Harrison and wife, R, A. Gawley Harold w. Scott, Henry Beety, Mrs Emma Peterson, V. H. Wilhelm, Peter Cordez.
 Jefferson for Douglas-Miss S. Pos kernegg, Marie Neupven, Richard Has senberg and Ernest Waltman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11

Practically all of the delegates to the Arctic Brotherhood are now on the ground, the Georgia having brought the Haiues delegation last night.
 The convention has been called to meet at 10 o'clock in the Orpheum theatre which has been donated for that purpose by Manager John T. Spickctt An informal meeting was held today at which a committee ap- pointed for che purpose made all the arrangements as to the hour of meet. ing and the place of meeting, Camp TreadwgI meets in Douglas tonight and the convention will probably be a subject Of discussion.
 Every delegate so far, who has eX- pressed himself, is clear-cut in his opinions on the subject that calls them together The convention is more than a protest against the grand camps action in violating the consti- tuition by attempting to institute sub ordinate camps in Seattle and Van couyer. There is not the slightest doubt but that action will be taken to cut or the outlaw grand camp from the order
 It IS not yet determined just what steps are necessary to make the sep aration from the alleged grand camp legal without taking action in court but it is practically decided that no further recognition will be given the grand camp-iu fact Camp Haiues and amp Skagway are even now working uder pass words not issued by the irard Camp. There is 8 determina- ion Co institute a grand camp within
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
Government Attorney
 Makes Statement

CHICAGO, March 11,-ln the open ing statement to the jury in the Alas ka coal cases, the attorney for the government asserted that it had been the intention of the locators of coal lands to sell their holdings to the Gug- genheims as soon as titles were se- cured. He said that correspondence between them and the agents for the Guggenheims looking toward securing this end had taken place and would be presented to the jury He also charged that A. c. Frost had planned to turn all coal lands along the line of the Alaska Central, now the Alaska Northern. over to the Gugenheims.
 The case on trial is against Albert c. Frost, of Chicago, former President of the Chicago & Milwaukee Elec' tric Railway Company and the Alaska Central Railway; George M. Stewart, of Chicago, former vice president of the same companies; Pierre G' hedCH' of Chicago, former secretary of the same companies; George A. Ball, of Nuncie, Ind, financial packer of Frost; Duncan NJ. Stewart, of Seward, Alas ka. former governor of Sovereign ka. former president of Sovereign Bank of Canada, and Frank Watson of Seattle.
 The cases are the first to be tried on series of indictments returned in 1911 charging conspiracy to defraud the government out of property val ned at $1OO,OOO,OOO,
 The defendants are charged with us ing dummy entrymen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11

The political feud between the "Wickersham" and "Anti.Wickersham" forces in Alaska showed its head above the surface for q brief spell at the joint session of the Senate and House that had assembled last night in the hall of the House to listen to an address by Delegate James Wick ersham, and for a moment threatened to bring the proceedings to a close. AS it was Senator Elwood Bruner, of Nome, withdrew from the meeting.
 The incident was precipitated by Delegate Wickersham's attack upon representative Charles F. Ingersoll, of Ketchillan, because the latter had, as temporary chairman of the first meeting of the House of Represents tives, criticised the organic act of the territory. As the attack proceeded it became evident that the Delegates attack on Representative Ingersoll was in part because the latter had con dcmned the organic act in keynote" speech, and in part because he had formerly been Wickersham support CT and had deserted his leader. The Delegate asked "Why?" in capital let ters, but left the question to be an swered by his auditors.
 Delegate Wickersham had hardly got fairly launched into his attack on the Ketchikan Solon, when Senator Bruner arose to a point of order. We came here to hear speech and not a lecture for one of our members" he said. The Delegate to Congress was invited here as our guest to discuss Legislation and proposed legislation, and to give us information as to the scope of our powers, not to attack our motives. I make the point that he is not proceeding in order, and ask for ruling"
 President L. " Ray, presiding over the joint session, said that as Delegate Wickersham is not a member of the Legislature and not subject to it's dis cipline, the only question upon the noint of order is, shall the speaker he allowed to proceeds" A roll call vas ordered on that question:
 Three Senators and one Represen'
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-11
Signed by 1o1 citizens"
"Tc the Honorable Postmaster.General
 Washington. D. C..

"Tc the Honorable Postmaster.General
 Washington. D. C..
 "ifr:-The Knik District. Cook Inlet, Alaska. has for years grievously suf- fer d from inadequate mail service. the joss and hardship thereby entailed to he citizens here who are striving harl to develop this country cannot be tated in dollars and cents.
 from the month of April to the mo. tn of october the local mail boats are supposed to make two trips a mo tn. but it sometimes happens, as for instance. last October, that the ma. is delivered at Seldovia within a few days of each other and tte To- cal oats therefore take it upon them selv,s to make two trips in one.
 Through the Knik citizens earnest appeal they prevailed upon the post, master at Seward last summer to send all olr local first class mail over the Alasla Northern Railroad to Kern creek and from this place our small local boats carried the mail to Knik; thus We enjoyed during the summer a weekly mail service of our first class mail, but our citizens paid the