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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

current can supply as large an amount OF
energy as is desired to the human body,
provided the heat is not brought too iigIi
SO as to cause death of the protoplasm,
as occurs in DIR. Doyens electro-coagula-
tion method. But it is not hard to keep
within the proper limits, and no danger
need occur.
With some organisms, which are weak
ened on account of their being deprived
of nourshment for any cause, the gem
eral temperature may become lowered
even by two degrees. A person can thus
lose a quantity of heat which Is repre-
sented by one-twelfth of the daily ration
of that organism.
Ii is, therefore, a wonderful result to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

frequency electric room so as to have
the body saturated with what might be
called electric nourishment, or, in more
accurate language, the electric currents
act to restore energy to the human body
in manner which is analogous TO the
effect of food.
When high-frequency currents first be-
gan to be used, as Professor Bergonie
says, it was shown by D'Arsonval that
these could set up very striking heat ef-
fects in the organism, so that the hu-
man !, body is internally heated. Owing
to their harmless action no other effect
than development of heat is produced
The liver, heart or brain can receive
the high-frequency currents without any
bad effect upon their working Thus the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
ELECTRICITY FOR FOOD
French Scientist Discovers That Cur
rent Can Nourish Human Body

From Tit-Bits.
A French scientist has brought out the
fact that an electric current can serve to
some extent in the place of nourishment
for the human body. Should this idea
be carried to it's fullest limits it may be
possible to dispense with taking food and
simply remain for few minutes in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

points to consider as we clear the weeds
from the vacant lots-the child and the
overworlSed mother.
When good old Mother Goose wrote her
melodies she hushed myriads OF sobs and
healed many broken hearts, and as she
turned them aloose to join hands in
Ring around the roses.
A pocket full of posies.
She banded them together with the spirit
of eompanionship that has been their
symbol of masonry; she taught them TO
join hands in play, and this joining hands
continues to build the world.
Influence is as quiet and perceptible on
the ehild's mind as the falling of snow
flakes on the meadow; one cannot tell
the hour when the human mind is not in
the condition of receiving impressions
from exterior moral forces And not one
of us who look back upon the lost oppor-
tunities of childhood cannot see some neg
lected chance and do not whisper TO our
selves again and again:
Backward, turn backward, oh time in
your fight
Make me a child again just for tonight"
night"
The Washington herald., 1913-03-30

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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
CONTINUED from page y
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
e@
RAPHAEL SEMMES.

have come together to-day,
which is the one hundred and
fourth anniversary of his birth.
When Admiral Semmes was only
fifteen years of age, he was APP
pointed midshipman in the u. S.
Navy, but did not enter active
service till 1882, when he was
twenty three years old. In 1897
he was promoted lieutenant.
He settled In Alabama in 1912.
During the Mexican war. he
Served as flag lieutenant of the
Gulf Squadron, which was first
commanded by Comodore Conner
but toward the latter part of the
war was placed under the com
mand of Comodore Perry, and
did yerv efficient work. Mr..
Semmes was given the position
of Commander in 1856.
On February 18th, 1861, prior
to- the outbreak Of the Civil war,
he was invited to a conference
Confederate committee on naval
affairs. And when Alabama
seeded he cast his lot with her
people, and resigned from the u.
IS. Navy, and was sent to New
Orleans to take command Of the
steamer Sumpter'' in April of
the same year. With this vessel
HE captured and burned a large
number of Federal ships; but in
1862 was blockaded in the bay of
Gibralter, and the Sumpter''l
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
Continued from page u
PROGRESSIVE A E
MEETING POSTPONED.

as there is not one dollar in the
treasury, consequently this arti.
Gle will have to serve as anotice,
not only to the members of the
League, but also to the entire
population Of Opelousas. Every
person, who has any interest in
the welfare Of the Progressive
League, is urged to attend the
meeting, at the Courthouse, on
the night of October 18th.
It is the hope of the members
to obtain enough money to place
the League on a sound financial
basis, SO that it can perform the
work, on account of which it was
originally organized, some years
back. AS it is now the League
is unable to do anything for
the promotion Of the city's
affairs, and is practically moth
ing but a being with a name
only.
II the weather is anything
more promising than it has been
for the last week, it is expected
that, a large crowd will attend
the meeting, at which the name
OF the League may be changed,
and the officers and the board Of
is directors chosen.
The League is for the purpose
of boosting this territory and is
a member of the Southwest
Development Bureau.
It is composed of good intentions,
but it has not the necessary
backing at the hands of the peo-
pie of this city. Therefore it is
hoped that the citizens Of Ope-
will turn out to attend the
and display a certain
interest in the welfare of the
League.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
D. D. D. Opens New Era
in Cure of Skin Disease

Professor Budlong's case Of eczema
was known to almost every hospital
the state OF Connecticut. His letter Is
another interesting demonstration Of
what is being accomplished by the
famous specific p. %. D., Prescription.
IT 2 be of interest to you to know
q your life.giving preparation, ID.
p. q Prescription has been Of tncaI-
culabIe value to me. I was covered
With. eczema from head to foot when
1egan using your remedies. / could
gel no RELIEF, although 7 tried q tbou-
sand means. I applied but two baf-
Ile OF the Prescription: a cure was
s1ectsd ID q very short time, in less
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
Darius Fonten0t Was Host On
Sunday.

Darius Fontenot popular asses
scr of St. Landry parish, was
host. at his beautiful country
home on last Sunday, entertain
ing a party gotten up BIZ the firm
of White & Chachere, Of this
city. There were several Of the
Cajan'so kin folks for the oc-
casion, and a most enjoyable
time was had by all.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
TO OUR

Owing to the inclement
weather and the high stage Of
water, we were unable to get
our regular shipment of oysters.
fish, crabs and shrimp for our
many customers this week. We
wish to assure them barring
accidents that we will always
have them on hand hereafter and
at very reasonable prices.
e JAMES.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04

respectfully announce my candi
6Essy for the Democratic nomination
tDf Delegate to the Constitutional Con.
vention to be held on November 10,
1919, subject to the will of my fellow.
Democrats at the Primary to be held
IA ST. Landry Parish on October 18th,
1913. 1 solicit the support of all Demo-
Gratis, and assure those who favor me
with their vote that I will appreciate
The honor conferred, and that If elected
4 Will serve the people to the best OF
my ability.
WILLIAM j. SANDOZ.
Opelousas, La, Sept. 10, 1918.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04

than one month."-proe C. j. Budiong.
South Lyme, Conn.
ASK any druggist today for d d. u.
Prescription. He'll tell you 1t allays
the itch instant1y-and soon there are
signs Of cure.
years and regard 1t as the specific for
skin troubles Of all kinds. Come I'm or
ask us about D.. D. u. Prescription,
also about p. y. D. soap especially
for tender skins.
we offer the first full size bottle
on the guarantee that unless It stops
the itch at onees Il costs you not p
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04

City, and to prepare an estimate
Of the area to be paved, as petit
toned, and estimate of the prob
able cost per square yard, and
the proportion as to the City's
share, and also Of each of the
abuttlng property owners share,
beg leave to submit herewith,
specifications for Brick, Asphalt,
Asphaltic Concrete, BituIithic,
Concrete, Wood Block, and Tar
via Concrete for your approval.
The area of the streets which
have petitioned for pavement is
49, 36 square yards; of this
amount the intersection and one
third (1-3) of the area of the
streets AUDITING the property
contains 8,548 sqnare yards.
Area to be paid for by the prop
erty owners on each side of
street amounts to 5,494 square
yards. Number of feet property
front to be paid 4,167 square
yards. Number of square yards
average to be paid for by each
one foot property front is 1.32.
Total length of street to be
paved, 4, 704 feet.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed1 J. j. NAFF.
City Engineer.
Resolution by DR.. Shaw
That the specifications for paw
as drawn by the City Engi-
neer, for Bithulithie. Street AS
phalt, Asphaltic Concrete, Brick,
Wood Blocks, Concrete
and Tarvia Concrete be and they
are hereby adopted as a standard
Of their respective kinds for use
in this City. Duly seconded by
Mr.. Blacksher, and adopted.
Resolution by Mr.. Daniel
That the Mayor be and he is
authorized to advertise
FOR sealed bids to be received
until 7::30 p. M, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 21st, 1918, for paving street
IS follows:
On Main street between South
street and Cheney street.
On Landry street between
Main street and Market street.
On Bellevue street between .
Main street and Market street.
On Court street between Ian
Try and Bellevue street.
Bids to be received on Bithu-
itic, Sheet Asphalt, Asphaltic
Arick, Creosoted Wood
Concrete and Taryia Con-
:rete pavement, or any other
permanent pavement, work to
,e done in accordance with
'pecifications this day adopted.
DULY seconded by DR.. Shaw and
Idopted.
Resolution by Mr.. Sicily
Whereas. the a mount of
money available for paving the
treets IS limited, and
Whereas, it is the desire of /
he Council to give all taxpayers
n equal hearing; r
Be it resolved, that all proper 9
y owners desiring street adjoin- t
ng their property paved, be and e
re hereby requested to present
heir petitions not later than Oc- |.
ober, 18th, 1913, at which date $
petitions will be duly consid-
red, and the contracts let ac- a
ording to the funds on hand. p
)uly seconded by DR.. Shaw, and .
dopted. p
On motion duly seconded and
arrled the meeting of the Board :
t Aldermen was adjourned sub
act to call.
E. /. LOEB, Mayor,
.ttest: ]. B.. A. stage, City,
Clerk.
&+ rr~ ~.-u - -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04

had to-be sold, to prevent he1
falling into the hands of the
enemy. Admiral Semmes then
r went to England to get the
Alabama a large steamer
which had been built for the
South by England. Putting Out
to sea, he read his commission
and announced his purpose. He
was very successful, for a long
time, and many Federal warships
were sent out after her, but
without avail. From September
1862 to June 1864, he captured
over sixty prizes. After that he
sailed for Cherbourg, France.
While there he challenged the
union warship "Kearsarge."
Captain Winslow of the "Kear-
sarge accepted the challenge
and a battle took place off that
harbor. It was a hard fought
battle. but the "Kearsarge''
gained the victory. The ala
bamao ran up the flag of truce,
and soon sank. Admiral Semmes
was rescued by the "Deerhound''
an English yacht, and carried
to England again. In Historical
Sketches we read that Raphael
Semmes, was a redoublable sea-
king, whose daring deeds are
written in imperishable letters,
upon every known continent,
whose name the synonym or
Naval gallantry and honor fills
the modern annals Of the world.
Who only knew one fear in life,
and that was the fear of doing
wrong. 1t was he who on the
18th. day of April 1865 ordered
the Confederate feet to land in
Mobile Bay, and named the left
hand fort 'Mouton," and placed
a marble slab, on which was this
inscription, In honor Of Briga-
der General Alfred Mouton, the
fret non,,rnant ra;sad ,As we .lle
If . ronfadara+a 'ea - non
But at last there came a day
when wars and all fighting"
We're over for this gallant sea-
king. and he must fha
last call, and stand before the
throne OF COO, and give an ac-
count OF the deeds done in the
pody. we may readily suppose
brave and le wise aiio - M hdn a.
Semmes had haan wise aaa,,nh
to nranara fo, tba lifn go = e, ou
Al we'll as the lifa nn th;s ea.4h
and he;no th,1s n,.anarad .n 90 ~
the last cali with 90 ' h a
heart as he had ans1uarad ~
call ofhis country n d;ad -
Mobile, Alahama Ano,,st a ard
1877 and the neonla of Moh;Ia
their love and annrec;a1
Of this GRAND Confadarafa
officer, by erecting 4 monument
IN that city. in his honor
We may well learn a lesson
sald, he had only one fear in 1
ne, and that was the fear Of do
.ng wrong. 1t we all had a
wholesome fear OF doing wrong,
mere would pc much less pain,
ma fewer heart.aches, in this j.
oeautiful world OF ours.
In my feeble way. I have tried
% give a short sketch of tha l;fa
! si1.s gatlan. MAYA oI1icer Of {
nave fallen far short of the
mark. He has gone; although !
C TstL n~s4hs - ~ oosoni
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION.

one yasF.... 81 90
sfx Months ..... ............. ...,.. 80
INVARIABLY CASH IN ADVANCE.
ALI POsTOFFICE, EXPRESS AND BANK
MONEY ORDERS, CHECKS, DRAFTS,
ETC, FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AD-
VERTIsEMENTs MUST BE MADE PAY.
ABLE TO THE ORDER on THE ST.
hANDRY CLARION, OR TO THE BUsI-
MESS MANAGER.
Entsfed at tine Post once at opelousas,
La. az second class matter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
WILLIAM j. SANDoZ

For Delegate to the Constitutional
Convention
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
announcements.

Subject to the nomination Of the
Democratic Party, we are authorized
to announce
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04

oascial journal OF the Parish Of ST. Landry.
naeial Journal Of the Parish School Board
ofscia Jougnai Of the City Of Opelousa
official Journal OF the town Of Sun ct
ofilciaf journal OF the town OF Melville,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
C.. L. HAYES,
City Marshal.
SPECIAL MEETING.

OF LIZ MEEIlNI.
Opelousas, La, Oct. LIST. 1913.
The Board of Aldermen met
in special session pursuant to the
above call. present E. L. Loeb.
Mayor, presiding Aldermen.
Shaw, Blacksher, Daniel and
Sicily.
There being a quorum present
the meeting was called to order.
REPORT OF ENGINEER.
Opelousas, La, Oct. LIST. 1913.
The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Aldermen: City Of
0pelousas, La.
Gentlemen:
In pursuance Of a resolution of
the Board directing this depart
ment to prepare standard specif-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
III CLARION
kvT:s A~RDREPoET. : Business Manager
JHE CLARION CO., LTD, PROPS.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Yves Andrepont, President.
Ell. Bodemuller, Vice-President.
George Vidrine, Secretary-Treasurer,
John w. Lewis.
Lawrence Andrepont.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
E. B. DUBUISSON

as q candidate to represent the Parish
Of St, Landry in the Constitutional Con-
ventiOn which has been called to con-
vene In the City of Baton Rouge on
November 10th, 1919.
sept 20
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
Council Proceedings.

Opelousas, La, Oct. LIST. 1913.
To the members Of the Board
of Aldermen of the City of
Opelousas, Louisiana.
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that
there will be a special meeting
of your Hon. Board, this We'd
nesday evening, Oct. LIST. 1913,
at 7:30, for the purpose of receiv-
ing report of the City Engineer
on specifications and estimate of
street paving material as per
resolution of the Board Of Alder
men, and to take such action
thereon as the Board deems
necessary. To authorize the adj
vertisemenr for bids on said
pavement, and to adopt such
resolutions referring to street
paving and improvement as the
Board deems necessary and
proper.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
JOHN W. LEWIS, ESQ.,,

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of
JOHN W. LEWIS, ESQ.,,
from the parish of st. Landry, at the
approaching Democratic Primary on
the tAth of October, to the Constitu-
tional Convention to be held at Baton
Rouge on November 10th, 1913.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-10-04
E. L. LOEB,
Mayor.

MdyUI
Attest:
j. B. "A. STAGE,
City Clerk.
Received the above notice on
the LIST. day Of Oct. 1913, and
on the same day and date | mott
fed all members of the Board Of
Aldermen in person, three hours
before the time fixed for the
meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-08-11

nor 500 " Tha OwI Drlg Store
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02
DRUGGIST GIVES
MONEY BACK
Dodson's Liver Tone Gets a Four
Square Guarantee From the
Smith Drug Store.

When an article Is sold druggist
who Is willing to give it his personal
guarantee, it Is mighty strong proof of
real merit.
That's exactly the case with Dod-
sons Liver Tone. It's pleasant tast-
ing vegetable remedy for slow and
sluggish liver. Since Dodson's Liver
Tone came on the market the sale of
calomel has gone way down. The
reason is simply this: Dodson's Liv-
er Tone is safe and harmless and guar
anteed to De satisfactory-Calomel is
often uncertain, sometimes dangerous,
and no Druggist wants TO guarantee
that 1t won't knock you out of days
days work and maybe send you to
bed.
The Smith Drug Co, Sells Dodson' s
Liver Tone and guarantees it. For
you and for your children, it's good
thing to keep bottle AWAY in the
house.
The Smith Drug Co., will give you
your money back If you think Dod-
sons Liver Tone is not worth the
price. "Keep your liver working and
your liver will not keep you from
working" is good advice to go>by.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02
SPANISH FISHERIES DECLINE.

For ages past the fishing industry
of Spain has been an important
means of livelihood to the inhabi-
tants. Especially in the northwest
ern part of the Iberian Peninsula
have the inhabitants from time i'm
memorial been great fishermen. In
former times the industry was 80
extensive that the catch of cod and
other fish in the North sea was suf-
ficient to supply the needs of the
entire country, and no fish were
imported from abroad. However,
the fshermA were driven from
these fishing grounds, and with this
loss commenced the decadence Of
the Spanish fishing industry. The
center of the fishing industry is now
located especially in the provinces of
Lugo, Santander, Coruna and Bilbao.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02
LUMBER COMPANY
Offers Fine Grazing and Fruit
Land for Sale at Attractive
Prices.

This Company owns in HAYWOOD
County. N. G., near Mt. Sterling, 1890
acres of land which they are going to
sell in lots of from 80 acres and up to
suit the purchaser.
The greater part of this land is
smooth rich soil especially suited to
the growing of Apples and Grass.
Being In the heart OF the Great
Smokes it is warm in winter and cool
in summer and every lot will have
stream OF pure mountain water on it.
The land is situated right in the heart
of the Famous HaywoodAppleB Belt"
There is enough Acid Wood, Tan
Bark and Cross Ties left on the pro-
perty to pay for it. Come take look:
you can ride horse back ali over the
property. The State Road is the line
on one side of the property and each
lot will be easy accessible to the road
The finest place in the world for a
big Fruit and Stock farm.
Address all communications to
THE HADDOCK-t'RANCE LUMBER Co.
Mt. Sterling, N. G.
Adv. 6-12t If
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02

of friends, and play with each other
day after day without ever getting
into a scrap.
Jerry was presented, to the firemen
about month ago by friend, and Is
now possibly three months old The
crows wings were clipped at first, but
now it is unnecessary, for Jerry loves
his home, and has no intention Of leav-
ing Unexpectedly. The bird does just
about as 1t pleases; flies around the
neiChborhood, struts proudly up the
street, makes visits to the neighbors.
and plays with pigeons, cats, and dogs
But alas with all its precociousness,
the bird is a kleptomaniac The other
day one of the firemen took of his
collar and necktie and laid them on the
window sill. Jerry came along grab
bed the gaudy tie, and scared skyward
The fireman has been looking for the
neckwear ever since. Nearly every
day the crow goes on plundering ex-
petitions in the neighborhood, seiz-
ing any edibles he can lay claw to-
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02
Takes His Vacation in Rocker on Capitol Hill

until dinner, the man reads magazines
and smokes and dozes, and moves his
chair to fresh shade-spot whenever
the sun gets around to him. and, once
in awhile, takes looks at the grass and
white clover and dropped oak leaves
through magnifying lens.
In the evening he comes back to the
trees with coat over his shirt and
collar and tie And a cigar. Later
on, his wife and the small boy come
over for visit and the neighbors
drift out with chairs and camp stools,
while odds and ends Of children play
all around After they have laughed
and chartered the clock around to bed
time, the wife and small son and the
neighbors and the babies drift back
to where they came from, but the man
stays on and on-until he has the
night to himself. The sky full of stars
and the bits of cool breezes. and the
silence, and the darkness-streaked
now and then with whizzing cars.
What about it? Oh, nothing, only
The man is taking his two-week va
cation with pay. Before this, he has
always gone to Atlantic City and come
home broke, and so dead tired from
overstrenuous efforts to enjoy himself
that he couldn't get in working trim
for month. This year he figured that
what he most wanted was rest. You
can't get rest at a seashore resort.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-02
IN THE LAND OF HEAVY RAIN
What the Monsoon Means to India
May Be Judged by This Brief
Description.

AT this time of year one generally
has to choose between the deluge and
the Turkish bath. The latter is pre-
vailing at present, and we are all
feeling like the bird in the cookery
book after it has been subjected to
the recipe which says: "Take an old
hen, tie up in muslin, and boil for
six hours" However, we are really
glad to have an opportunity of dry
ing our property, all of which be-
came absolutely saturated with damp
during the three weeks Of almost in
~cessant rain which we had commenc-
ing from the last week in May.
Mushrooms and fungus of all de-
scriptions have been fourishing
apace, especially on our shoes and
books, and a picture of the surround
ing country might easily have passed
for snap shot taken from the win
dows of the ark. Every tank is
filled to overlooking, and every ditch
forms happy hunting ground for
the "chokra boys" who show a most
reprehensible tendency to build dams
under all the culverts, which is most
excellent for fishing, but it hardly the
best way in the world to promote
rapid drainage, Calcutta English
man.