davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1913.
AMERICAS DEMAND FOR DIA-
 MONOS.

While Americans generally are complaining of the high cost of liv~ ing and protesting against burdens of various kinds, real aud imaginary, the records show that they are going right along buying the lions share of the worlds supply of diamonds. It is es- timated that the imports of diamonds for the calendar year 1913 will total nearly S6O 1000, ,O0O, as compared with $11,Oo0,OOo in 1893 and $2S,O00,000 in 1903.
 The latest official figures show for the nine months ended with Septem- Der, importations of $11,500,0OO worth of uncut diamonds, against $7,500,OOO in the corresponding months of last year; of diamonds cut but not set, $23,5OO,OO0 against $1S,OO0,000 in the corresponding period of last year; Of all precious stones, $43,333,0 ,0O0, against $32,25O,OO0 in the corresponding months of last year. These figures justify the estimate of approximately $57,OOO,0O0 as the value of the inn portations of this class Of articles in the year which ends with next month, against $42,5O0,OOO in 1912 and $44,- 5OO,OOO in the former high-record year, 1906, and making it perfectly apparent that the record of 1913 will far exceed that of any earlier year.
 The people of the United States are the worlds largest importers of dia- monds for permanent ownership, and they, according to a statement by George F. Kunz, in the Encyclopedia Americana, own practically half the diamonds of the world. The state ment in question, published in 1903, estimated the value of all diamonds known to exist in the world at that time at $1,O0O, O,OO0,OOO, and added that about $5O0,O00,00O worth were then owned in the United States, and that therefore it may be safely said that one-half of all the diamonds known are owned in the United States. The importations of diamonds into the Un- ited States subsequent to that date amount to over $3OO,O00000, making the total stock of diamonds in the United States at the present time ap- proximately three quarters of bill lion dollars, and, as "Fingy" Con- nors once declared, them as has 'em wears 'em."--Ex
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Keel Mold for Cup Defender Ready.
 BRISTOL, R. I.-The keel mold for the cup defender sloop ordered of Herreshoff by the Morgan-Vanderbil syndicate to race against Shamrock w. for the Americas cup was finish ed today at Herreshoff's after months work and then set in the boat shop for pouring hot lead to form the boats keel. It then became known that Robert w. Emmons, 2d, the manager, will have centerboard yacht to han dle, for full provision was made for ss centerboard space in the mold. The ;ast centerboard cup yacht designed tere was the Vigilant, of two de cades ago. The centerboard of the new sloop will have only a drop of eight feet. The craft is of the keel variety, but a small centerboard is expected to hold her well up to wealth CT with sheets close hauled. Sand and beams have been braced about the mold to prevent the sides spread ing when the hot lead is poured. The keel plate was cast in bronze at Herreshoff's in two pieces and shows the centerbOard feature
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
THE AVERAGE OF HUMAN LIFE

Four hundred years ago the aver age length of human life was between eighteen and twenty years. One hun dred years ago the average human life was less than thirty years. The av- craze human life today reaches near ly forty years. This shows what med ical science has done for human life. The American Practitioner.
 Here is conclusive answer to the critics who denounce as cranks and faddists those who have led the cru sades for sanitation and hygiene, for better housing conditions, for the proper ventilation and heating of school rooms, for the abolishing of common drinking cups and for all the movements looking to the protec- tion of the health of the individual, even when the individual is indiffer- ent or hostile to the changes.
 Medical science in these modern days is do1ng more than to concern itself in the relief of mere bodily aches and pains
 If medical science and sanitation, quarantine and vaccination with their limitation of epidemics; if the hun dred and one precautions and reme- dies with which we sometimes grow so impatient have almost doubled the average of human life, they are all more. than worth while. The doctors can put this record beside anything ever accomplished by any class or system in the whole history of the human race.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
FAMOUS FLOWER GARDENS.
Why Roses of the Rhons Valley Are Known All Over the World.

Why Roses' of the Rhons Valley Arc
 Known All Over the World.
 The famous rose gardens of Lyons. France. owe their excellence largely to light soil. an abundance of sun. shine and the proper amount of mois- ture. From time immemorial local rosarfans have taken advantage of the favoring conditions until skill and in- terest in the industry have made the roses of the Rhone valley known throughout the parks and gardens of the world.
 The ground where the roses are chiefly cultivated is on the outskirts of the city. It is flat, devoid of shade trees and protected only by high walls at the confines of the property. The rose plants are set out for commercial purposes in straight rows, sometimes hundred feet long, the smaller plants six inches apart. with about ten inches between rows. while the larger grafted or budded varieties are inserted ten to twelve inches apart, with eighteen inches between rows.
 Nearly all of the plants are out of doors. The greenhouses for rose garden of fifteen acres do not number more than two. averaging thirty feet in length. It is only in exceptional winters that the plants have to be GOV cred. Sometimes the tops of the older plants are rather loosely bound in straw. In every large commercial rose garden of Lyons hundreds of eglantine rose plants are kept to a single stalk for grating. These are usually gath cred by peasants in the woods or on unc'lltivated land and sold to the rose growers.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
Gratitude.

"I helped an intoxicated man out of the gutter several weeks ago ana put him aboard q car"
 "YeS?"
 "'rhe other day he wrote to the po' ice asking them to find iny address" "Ah. ! see He wants to force S1O. 600 on yon.''
 No He says he thinks must have pinched his watch. h."-Cleveland Plain Dealer. -t
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
From which it appears that it costs more not to get votes for women than to get them.

Mrs. Belmont explains that the "Spugs" are not opposed to giving but to useless giving at Christmas. There can be no useless giving, if given in the proper Christmas spirit.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

The New England maple sugar crop is reported a failure this year, but there is an impression that maple sap does not figure materially in the manufacture Of maple sugar and ma pie syrup any more.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Non-skidding shoes are the latest things in fashionable footwear. The football player can now go direct from the gridiron to the ballroom.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
Vote Gettinu.

How do you expect people to listen to your speeches if you don't make your ideas cleer?'
 .l don't want 'em to ltsten." replied Senator Sorghum. ''l simply want to talk enough to get a good crowd to. gether and then shake bands with everb0dy"- Washington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

The servant who breaks a few dish es may st'l lretain her job but her case is hopeless if she is caught breaking eggs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

James Fish, the mail contractor, left this morning over the government road for his ranch at Gokona. He plans on spending several weeks in the interior.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Possibly Huerta figures that if he keeps his congressman n prison he won't have to pay them mileage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
Vicious.

My hand.'' said Polly. holding out that exquisite member. lis a good deal smal Her than yours"
 "Yes." said Mabel. ''I can see that at a glance. That ring Reginald gave you was always too tight for me- Judge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Don't worry" says Hetty Green We wouldn't, in her place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Boss Murphy says that Tammany is not dead. Tammany then, should read it's obituary notices and profit by them
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

A general court martial was held at Fort Liscum yesterday. The de cision was not announced; that means the defendant was convicted of some. thing or other.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

A French engineer rises to an nounce that the Panama canal is too small. And yet it proved too big for the French company which tackled the job and gave it up.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" King George is reported to be the worst henpecked husband in all Europe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Without care and method the largest fortune will not. aud with them almost the smallest will. supply all necessary sx xm,neea .-I.ord Cheaterneld.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

They have found in California that the tango has a quieting effect on the insane It should be adopted as an essential part of California's pc litical system.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Reverend Price wishes to announce that all those who desire to have gifts hung upon the Christmas tree at the church should have them brought to the Congregational church prior to the services.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
LOCAL eREVlTlES.

s. Blum X Co. are showing the largest line of Xmax goods in town
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

According to Mrs. Pankhurst, the expenses of the militant campaign in England amount to $150.000 a year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23
Wanted Tone.

"Apd when they call up from the of, ice. dear. and ask what's the matter with you. shall l say indigestionr'
 Indigestion! Nobody has indlges. ton now. Do you want to disgrace mel. Tell 'em it's complicated pts'. mainel"-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Nothing more appropriate than a
 box of Lowney's dainty candies as a Christmas gift. Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Mrs. Rose Johnson and son, Char ley, made 8 trip to the glacier this morning with dog team to deliver a load of freight on the mining prop erty which Mrs. Johnson is opening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Buy one of the nifty combination purse and card cases at the Val dez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Everything for the ladies and the babies at E. Winters store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Rev. Price and Prof. Davis made a trip out the government road yes terday and brought in a fine Christ mas tree for the use of the Congre- gational church.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Hubby, don't forget to buy me one of the pretty Parisian Ivory Toilet Sets at the Valdez Drug Co.-Wifey
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

A fine assortment of Christmas novelties at E. Winters.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Suits pressed for $1.O0 at Silver mans, the tailor Telephone 19S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Subscribe for the Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-23

Blum's are showing large line c cut glass for Xmas
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Automobile Runs.

British makers are trying to Dc p
cheaper automobiles
a sand box for automobiles like the
familiar device on locomotives to dis
tribute sand under their tires to pre-
vent sllidding has been patented by a
Massachusetts inventor.
Following the example of other for
eign cities, Paris has seen the light
and hencefOrth the use of mufiler cut
outs on automobiles in that city will
bring swift retribution in the form of
the law. Their use has been made a
misdemeanor punishable by fine or i'm
prisonment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
much improved in health.

much improved in health.
The New Jersey Rubber company
presented the Union Fire Company
a check for 500, on Saturday, 10
apply toward the purchase OF It's
new auto chemical and hose truck.
The company will shortly commence
improvements to its fire house SO 10
accommodate the new apparatus.
Miss Lena Mulally, the Postal
Telegraph operator of this city
spent a few days recently with
friends at Buckingham.
Miss Mary Cunningham OF Belle
vue Avenue, Trenton, is spending
some time in this city and NeWhope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert and
sons Edwin and Forest, Of l03 Ash
ley Avenue, Trenton, are spending
a short time with Mrs. Gilbert 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Join
er of 45 Perry Street.
Rev. Thomas Carpenter, of Phila-
delphia, is visiting his daughter,
Miss Sarah Carpenter of al George
Street.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Mehan
wife Of Patrick Mehan, who died on
Tuesday evening Of last week, was
held from her late home on Lincoln
Avenue with services at St. John ;
R. C. Church, with interment in St.
Johns cemetery under the direction
of Heath.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Industrial Items.

AN Ohio manufacturing plant con.
verts the waste steam from its dron
forges into electrical power
Ihere were nineteen commercial fuel
prlquetng plants in operation in the
United States last year
lhuia has produced about $500 COO
IONS OF sugar annually for the last two
years OF more than any other country
in the world 0'ii'i J
lhefe are now nearly 1000 concerns
IN the country engaged in cannin, - n l'9
S119,20700O. '0D 'li'"' OF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Our Big Canal.

Life will be just one blamed lone
some after another down at Cape Horn
when the Panama canal is finally open
ed.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Every time there's a slide in the
Culebra cut the bones of De Lesseps
must rattle. Panama is trying hard
TO retain its title of grave of reputa-
dons."-New York Telegram.
The slide" is getting to be a sort
OF habit in our big canal. Still we are
willing to bank on Colonel Cocktails
assurance that the big ditch will be
completed on time.-Exchange.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26

Yesterday afternoon at 8 O'Clock in
their newly furnished home at l44
George Street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev, Roy t. Vale
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church. The bride was former
teacher in the Lambertville public
schools. and was quite popular.
Mr.. TanSciver IS a popular business
man Of this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Holcombe - Faherty

Miss Violet Elizabeth Holcombe,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Holcombe of "a Elm Street, and
John Leo Faherty of this city, were
married in St. Johns r. C. Church
yesterday morning at 11.30 o'clock,
by the Rev. W. H. Lynch. The
attendants were Thomas Faherty, a
brother of the groom, and Miss
Hazel Wanamaker, of Frenchtown.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Glendenning - Worthington

Miss Frances M. Glendenning of
New Haven, Conn, and Charles K.
Worthington of Newbope, were
married on Saturday evening at the
home of the groom. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. E. F.
Carson, pastor of the Newhope NJ.
E. Church.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Gilbert - Zohler

Miss Mary Josephine Gilbert,
Of Swan and Franklin Streets, and
Albert Joseph Zohlers, Of this city.
were married yesterday afternoon
at / o'clock in ST. Johns Church by
Rev. William H. Lynch. The at
tendants were Miss May Shuts and
Andrew Gilbert. After a short
wedding trip they will reside in this
city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Governor Hadley to be in Trenton.

Governor Hadley of Missouri will
deliver an address Saturday, Jure
18th, at , P. NJ. in Broad Street
Theatre. Tfenton. n. J. His sub
ject will be Progressive Republican
ism
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Lewis - Dallman

Raymond N. Lewis and Miss
Anna NJ. Dallman of Woodsville,
were married on June IS, at the NJ,
E. Parsonage by the Rev. Edmond
R. Brunyate.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
DeMass - VanSciver

Miss Mary E. DeMass, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. DeMass of
43 Perry Street and D. Chetwood
VanSciver of this city, were married
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
Children's GLORIOUS.

L
in the patriotic chorus on July 4th
will meet at the carnival grounds
for rehearsal Monday and Tuesday
evening next at $50 o'clock.
1t is not decided what songs will
be sung, but those who can con-
veniently do so may bring with
them America, Columbia and Star
Spangled Banner.
Arrangements are being made to
entertain all children who take part
in the chorus with special per-
Torrance of the Pony, Dog and
Monkey Circus.
Announcement will be made at
the Monday evening chorus.
Mrs. Wallace Hamilton Blanchard
of High Street, Newark, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. H. w. Armstrong
at st. Andrews Rectory.
The New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Traction Company have installed a
half-hour schedule for its cars be-
tween Lambertville and Trenton on
Sundays. This is a great convent
ence to the many persons in this
vicinity, but no effort being made
to have the new schedule known,
but few have taken advantage Of it,
r. Holcombe Romine, an aged
farmer living near Brookville, fell
from a cherry tree Saturday morn
ing and broke his left hip bone and
was otherwise bruised. His injuries
were attended to by DR.. L. T. Sal
mon of this city. Owing to his ad-
vanced age, being II years old, his
injuries are considered serious.
Professor and Mrs. Frank Scobey,
and daughter, Miss Helen, and Miss
Lille Williams of Ferry Street will
spend the summer monies at their
cottage at Center Heights, N. H.
The members of Hibernia Fire
Engine company held a social dance
in the fire house on South Main
Street Saturday evening, which was
largely attended.
Claire Vale, a student at Princeton
University, a brother of Rev. Roy
E. Vale, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church Of this city, will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church at Stockton during the sum-
mer months.
Professor Alexander ?. Kerr, who
has been under treatment at St.
Francis hospital for the past three
months, has returned to this city,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
1t you want to be
dressed neat

call on the New York
Custom Tailor, where
you can get a full lire OF
Ladies' and Gents clean
ing, pressing, alterations
and repairing at lowest
prices. Don't fail to
give us a trial. We
treat the hard to treat,
we please the hard to
please.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-06-26
II. Levine
Ten Biz Rivers.

There are ten rivers each more til'H
thousand miles long III the unlttH
States
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Query Department

Whist ars Ne three larssse sestes In
~ Unien according 70 their ares In
0Qvars milssf
Texas PCS. $50 square miles, Califor.
MA 16S,38O square miles and Montana
1l0,O0O square miles.
HSw many locks will there 30 In the
Panama canal and how will they Or.
crate TO lift vessels that pass throuah
thsm3
There will be six double locks, three
pairs In flight at Gatun. with a COM
blned lift Of eighty-6ve feet: one pair
at Pedro Miguel, with lift Of thirty
and one-third feet, and two pairs 1T
Airanores. with a combined lift Of If.
y-four and two-thirds feet, All the
locks will be 1000 feet long 10 feet
Wide and walled in at sides aud ends
except for gates and culverts for the
admission and discharge Of water, the
gates. culverts and valves being. han
died and operated by electrical ma
chinery. The average time Of flling
and emptying lock will be about A.
teen minutes. and the time required
. pass vessel through all the locks
viii be about three hours. The time
Of passage Of vessel through the en-
tire canal Ia estimated AZ ranging from
Ten to twelve hours. according to the
slss Of the ship and the rate of speed
ct which 1t can travel. Once In the
bock a ship will he lifted and lowered
b. the inflow and discharge Of water.
Where was Mel Sheppard, the run
wsr, employed before going to cepsn.
hassr1
Melvin Sheppard was employed in
the United States customs service at
Philadelphia before he went to the
Olympic games.
What are the duties Of the secretary
Of commerce and labor?
The secretary Of commerce and la
Dor is charged with the work of pro-
noting the commerce Of the United
States and It's mining. manufacturing,
shipping. fishery. transporting and la
Dor interests. His duties also in part
comprise investigation of Organiza-
ton and management of corporations
(oxcepting railroads, engaged in inter-
state commerce and the gathering and
publication of information regarding
labor interests and labor controversies
In this and other countries
Which is the biggest college or uni.
varsity in the United States7
In point of number Of students en-
rolled Columbia university stands at
the head of the list Of United States
institutions. with registration of
o,597. according to the latest figures
available.
Can . man enlisted in the army un-
der q wrong name get discharge
made out in his right ons7
II there was no crlminality attached
TO the giving Of the wrong name the
war department. in its Judgment. may
grant the discharge in the correct one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
what country In South America wee
soemsrty called 0ranada7

What country In South America vvaa
seemsrly called oranada7
The northwestern corner of South
America was constituted the viceroyal-
~ OF New GRANADA In IT'S. indie
pendence Of Spain was declared In
1911 and In 1879 was accomplished un.
der General Simon Bolivar. In the
latter yenr the present Venezuela. Co.
l0mbia and Ecuador were fused In a
republic Of Colombia. In 1929 vene,
suela withdrew and In 1880 Ecuador.
Inc remaining territory was organized
NOV. Il, 1881. as the republic Of New
Granada. The successive presidents
We're General Santander. DR.. Marauez.
General Herran. General Mosauera.
General Lopez, General Obando and
Dr. Orpina. Under the last. in 1860
rebellion broke out. and upon its sue
cess the United States Of Colombia
was established Oct. 20, 1861.
What 10 the correct prenu notation %
the word "ski3"
ski IL Norwegian word and the
correct pronunciation in Norwegian 10
she" but as an English word by adop.
tion 1t IL practically always pronounced
"skee."
What are the names Of the battle.
ships IN the United States navy that
carry fourteen inch suns7
At the present time the United States
mas no battleships in commission car
rying fourteen inch guns. There are.
however. under construction four fight
Ing ships Of the per-Dreadnought
type which will have main batteries
or ten fourteen-inch guns each. These
are the Nevada. the New York, the
Oklahoma and the Texas.
Was there ever a negro Catholic
priest in tina United Statss7
Yes. At present there are at least
-FOUR negro Catholic priests in this
country.
Can congress decree a national legal
holiday
NO. NO day can be made q legal
holiday for all states by action Of the
United States congress. Each state
makes Its own holidays. which are le-
gal holidays In that state only. When
congress DEGREES a legal holiday it be-
comes a law only for the District of
Columbia. the territories and dependen-
c1es.
Who was the first mayor Of Greater
New York;
Robert A. Van Wyck.
What 10 the best training to become
court stenographer, and what 10 The
speed required?
Inc best sort of training for a court
1tenographer is to be had in a law Of
nee. where legal terms are az much in
nse as In courtroom An applicant
Tor court stenogra piers position
should have a speed Of close on to 200
words minute before taking the civil
'ervtce examinations.
- 4 - .s.aes.*.s.x.s*>*>*~O