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The herald., 1914-04-23
TUFTS NELSON.

On Wednesday of last week. one OF
the most beautiful of the spring nup-
| tials to interest society was that of
Miss Maud Tufts. daughter of Mrs.
/ l.. Tufts, to Horace Nelson. which took
place at Mt Olivet Episcopal Church.
The church was deliberately decorated
with palms and flowers. Rev. Sidney
l.. Vail, of Trinity Church. Natchi-
toches, performed the ceremony accord
ing to the sacred rites of the Episco-
pal Church. The wedding March was
ably executed by Prof. Jno Curlet. The
bride, petite brunette. was given
away by her brother. Mr.. Al. Tufts.
She looked beautiful in a handsome
wedding gown of white crepe trimmed
with pearls and lace Her veil of
tulle was held with orange blossoms
and she carried a shower boQuet of
brides roses and ferns.
The maid of honor, Miss Sadie We
Men. looked charming in white crepe
with lace and pearl trimming. Miss
Huleme Bostick, the bridesmaid. was
prettily gowncd in white wolfe. The
matron of honor. Mrs. George l.. Cum
bingham. a sister of the groom. was
prettily gOwned in white crepe. All
the attendants carried large arm bo-
quetS OF brides roses and ferns tied
with steamers of white tulle.
The grOomsmen were James Turn
bull and J. p. Cartney, of Raceland.
Irwin Tufts and Jos. Coburn were ush-
ers.
After the ceremony. a reception was
held at the home of the brides mother
in Belleville street. The young cou.
pie. who were the recipients of many
handsome and costly presents. left the
same evening for their future home
in Raccland. La.
The young couple are both well
known here and are very popular. The
oTlue Is the eldest daughter of Mrs.
H. lutts and is one of the most charm
ing girls in cur district. The groom
Is native Algerine and is the eldest
son OF Mrs. Chris. Nelson of Bermuda
street. He holds an important posi-
ZION with the Godchaux Company at
Raceland
The herald., 1914-04-23
tdleness Is Death.

Most men cannot he idle and live.
That sounds strange. Ii is true. 1t Is
law of nature. If Il man past forty
leads an idle life the probability is
that he will live 10 he tifty-Seven years
old. If he leads harmonious and
sufficiently occupied life he will live TO
be Sixty-SiS This is the experience OF
life insurance companies. which make
speciality of old age annuities.
The figures tell the story. Idleness
is harder on the vital organs of man.
kind than work. To be idle is TO die
Philadelphia Ledger.
The herald., 1914-04-23
WILL MARRY NEW YORKER.

Invitations will soon be out announc-
ing the approaching wedding Of Miss
Elsie Wilson of Pacific avenue to Mr..
Vim. Gessner. second assistant engi-
neer of the Str. COmus. The wedding
will take place at the Church of the
Holy Name of Mary on June 2nd, after
which the party will board the Steam
er Comus for New York, where they
will make their permanent home.
The herald., 1914-04-23

early rounds, Lucien's eye bled pro-
fusely. His manager, Remy Dorr.
claimed that Smith had butted him
there. Lucien also bled from the
mouth and in the sixth round did
not look as though he would last
the limit. His gameness, however,
carried him through and he was
given a good hand by the spectators
when he left the ring.
The herald., 1914-04-23
DENI\ING BNCk OF NLGiEES.

The big pumps 10 be- started about
August l., will pump one million
gallons of water minute. These
pumps are the largest in the world.
The Herald Was houored few days
ago by IA visit from Mr.. George \.
Hero. the promoter OF the big drain
age scheme. which is the drainage Of
tn" vast amount of land in the big
bend Of the Mississippi River reach
ing from Harvcy's Canal around TO a
point below Bellechasse Mr.. Hero
was very enthusiastic in speaking
about the big improvement and how
they are going on and gave some
data to The Herald in this interview
which will be of interest To our
readers
Mr. Hero states that the founda-
ton for the big pumps are now being
laid The foundation alone will be
PAS feet long by 81 feet wide at the
bottom and A. feet wide at the top
having a height of IS feet. This
foundation is built on long piling OF
solid concrete construction.
The cost of this project is being
met by the issue of $35S.0O0 worth
of bonds, $25O,OO0 of which have
already been sold, guaranteeing the
early operation of this great reCla.
nation project. The pumps alone
will cost 100000, the foundations
will cost $4,000, other machinery
necessary for the plant will cost
$4,000 1t will require ten miles
of lcvee at cost of $4,000. OF
the amount of money required
namely. the $35S,0O0. the parishes
Of Jefferson and PlaquemineS are
paying this amount, together with
about $4,000. which will be forth
coming from the Sewerage and
Water Board i'm maintenance of these
pumps. Mr.. Hero stated that it will
require about five hours when all the
pumps are running to entirely pump
these swamps dry, but in summer
when the tides are high il will take
longer while to pump out, but
after the swamps are once dry it will
require but one pump to take care
of the Seepage and the rainfall The
other pumps will be held merely in
case of emergency.
These enormous pumps, which are
today known to be the largest in the
world, having a capacity of one mil
lion gallons a minute. are now ready
for shipment from Philadelphia. The
contract calls for the transportation
and setting up of the machinery in
running order 1t has also been
mentioned that Mr.. Robert Whit
more of our town. who is one of the
best known steam engineers in our
district, has been naRed to take
charge of this plant. which will be
located at the junction of Harvey's
Canal with Bayou Barataria.
Many prominent engineers have
given this drainage scheme consider
alton and there is absolutely no
doubt but what the property will be
drained and as to the enhancement
of value of this property this will de-
pend greatly upon its proximity TO
The river and as to whether or not
1t is wooded or prairie land.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Modern Schooling.

Husband, you will have to go out
In the woods this afternoon and catch
a mud turtle"
THE idea! Why should l catch a
mud turtle?"
THE teacher says Willie must have
one for his natural history tomorrow.
Don't you want to help the child with
his lessons T-WashingtOn Herald.
The herald., 1914-04-23
He Won.

Mrs. BacOn-What'S the matter with
TOmmie's face and hands? They are
badly swollen. Mrs. EGbert-YOu see.
they offered a prize ut his school for
the boy who would bring in the great
est number Of dead waSpS. and Tom
mic wOn."-Yonkers Statesman.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Conversational Iradvertence.

Before we were married you told
Inc was as pretty as a picture"
And so you We're Henrietta" re-
piled Mr. MeektOn. But they have
been getting out lot of handsome
postcards since then" - Washington
The herald., 1914-04-23
Posting the Judae.

Judge-Have you ever seen the pris-
oner at the bar? Witness-Never, your
honor; but I've seen him when I've
strongly suspected he's been at it
Boston Transcript
The herald., 1914-04-23
Good Hard Tip.

WAS it a genuine tip Rawson gave
you on the stock market?'
81 guess it was; it made me lose my
balance. Boston Transcript.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Cinder In the Eve,

A railroad engineer who gets a Gin
der in his eye never rubS it; he rubs
starts the tears TO flow in both eyes
and probably washes out the cinder.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Railway Collisions

1t is a curious fact that in railway
collisions nearly all the passengers
who are asleep escape the bad effect
Of shaking and conclusion. Natures
own anaeSthetic preserving them.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Persian Stamps.

The stamps of Persia show the lion
and the sun-the lion as a symbol OF
power and the sun as an emblem Of
the ancient fire worship of the Per.
SLAMS.
The herald., 1914-04-23
Silent Heroes.

To our silent heroes" little Willie
read from the memorial bronze. Pa,
what are silent heroes"
Married men," said pa. - London
Telegraph.
The herald., 1914-04-23

RENECKY SELLS THE FAMOUS
BUSTER BROWN SHOES FOR THE
CHILDREN.
The herald., 1914-04-23

Do not give way to fretfulness. II
takes the fragrance out of life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
MARCON| WORKS
 WIRELESS PHONE Talks to Ships 45 Miles Apart--Hears SiqnaIs 4,O62 Miles Away-Use
 Italian Warships.

ROME, April 3.-William Marconi has achieved some notable successes with his long-distance wireless tele- hhonic communication.
 The inventor has been conducting a series of experiments from Italian .warships on the high seas. During these experiments he used his newly devised high-sounding receivers in connection with his photographic registers and repeaters.
 On the first day, while the war ships were off the Sicilian coast, MT. sMarconi received some very clear messages from Clifden, 1,750 miles away. The next evening the fleet re- eeived signals from Canada. 4,O62 miles distant. by means of wireless telephony.
 On the last day radio telephonic conversation between warships in motion succeeded perfectly with a minimum expenditure lof energy. .Comnlounication under these condi- tions was kept up between vessels 1. miles apart at sea, and up to 16 miles with land interposed between :he communicating vessels. The con rersation was kept up without a resk and with great success for T spell of F hours.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
ANTS ESCAPE
 CAUSE TROUBLE
Learned Professors of Department o' Horticulture Called Upon to Hun.
 for Ladies Pets

WASHINGTON, April 3.--The es- cape of a number of pet ants be- longing to Mrs. Charles Moose caused considerable trouble for the office force of the chronological department of the Department of Agriculture. Mrs. Moose had brought the ants to show the scientists of the government who had expressed desire to see them. They are Of a rare specie liv- ing only in darkest Africa. from wheRAs they had been brought to America at great expense.
 While engaged < in conversation with the learned professors employ ed by the Department at big sal aries the ants escaped from the small glass box in which they wsxe being carried. When the loss was discov- pred Mrs. Moose set up a terrible cry, fearing her pets had been stolen.
 The entire oRice force were re- .crnited by the Nrighteped professors and alter dllligsnt search the ants were all recovered aud Mrs. Moose took them away. much to the fsltsi .oe the clerks. The ,apts have been tsai4ad to ao many tFieks and are the pets M the Fsalthy New Worker.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
MAIL ORDER MAN MAKES: CLEANUP
Julius Rosenwaid Pays Income Tax on s1,1oo,ooo Which He Made
 in Ten Months.

CHICAGO. April 3-Julius Rosen- wald. of the Sears-Roebuck mail or der honse, has paid the government on an income of $1,100,000 which he made in the ten months of the past year The profits of the big house have ben enormous and they have been coining money by selling to the people of small western towns.
 At the recent legislative investiga- tion Rosenwald testified that mail or der houses have but little money in vested in the business in comparison to the amount of business done. The company own their plant but most of the goods are sold to them by the manufacturers upon time enough to allow for the turning before the bills are due, while it's business is strict ly cash.
 The investigation also disclosed the fact that the girls in the mail order houses were paid starvation wages.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
R. B.
 WILL REFERENCE
Cuts Out 116 Trains Day on the Sys- tenn and People Must Wait-Says
 Can't Make Any Money.

PHILADELPHIA. April :.-The oi ticials of the Pennsylvania railroad have announced that the road will re trench in order to meet the expenses of operation. Hereafter the road will operate 118 trains less day from it's different statioAp and will make A further reduction of the number after few months.
 The company claim that under the recent full crew laws passed by the state legislatures compelling the com pany to carry more men to each crew than formerly and the reduced rates provided by the Interstate Commerce Commission for freight shipments and passengers, along with the higher wages paid the men because of the recent decisions of the arbitration committees the company must re trench and the only method is by forcing larger number of people up on each train and thus securing greater returns for the work
 It is predicted here that the other eastern roads will follow the example of the Pennsylvania, as they are ali drifting towards ruin unless the cost of operation is reduced in some man ner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
FRANCE IS SHY
 AT PEACE PLAN 
Only Likely to Accept 6ryan's Pro- nosal in a Parliamentary Form-No
 Bio Power Vet Signed Treaty

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Ihe French ambassador, M. Jusserana' and Secretary Bryan had a long con Ference at the State department tnls afternoon regarding the peace treaty that is being negotiated between France and the United States. This IS the first of the peace treaties to De entered into between this government and one of the first-class powers o1 the world.
 Thirty-three governments have as scented to the principle of the treat ies. and nine have signed such treat jes. None of the treaties thus far signed has in any manner had any apparent effect on the international relations between this government and the powers of Europe. It is re- yarded as important that the great mowers assent to the broadest and most practical form of the peace plan advanced.
 This includes the agreement to ar nitrate dispute after the interval of year, while an international com mission is engaged in examining the cause. Such treat yhas been sign ed with Belgium, and there is a hope at the State department that one of the great powers will accept this form.
 It is not likely, however, that France will do so, nor will France ac- rept the agreement for the cessation of preparations for hostilities while the commission is engaged upon it's inquiry It is, therefore, more than likely that France will enter into the new type of treaty only in the rudi- mentary form to see how it works
 It is understood that the treaties with Brazil, Argentina and Chile will be signed at the same time owing to the tense emulation existing be tween these three nations.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03

JUAREZ, April 3-After desperate night attack on Torreon GeneralFran- cisco Villa, the commander of the rebel forces succeeded in entering the city and has captured the federal stronghold. The federal forces re- treated to the south Tn good order, taking with them many of the big field guns. The rebel army suffered heavy loss, more than 2,0O0 men being killed or wounded.
 The battle lasted for II days and was the most desperately fought Of any so far taking place between the federal and rebel forces. Gen. Vil- la commanded the constitutionalists in person and directed the assault oil the city.
 No quarter was shown by either side and no prisoners were taken. all being killed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
FISHERMEN D|E
 IN A BLIZZARD
Steam Sealer Newfoundiand Crushed in Ice and Crew of 200 Frozen
 While Trying Reach Shore.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., April 3.-A ter
 yesterday and today the coast is
 strewn with the wreckage of many
 ships while the ice has been driven high on the beach.
 The steam sealer Newfoundland
 was caught in the drifting ice foes
 near Cape Race and crushed to pieces.
 The crew of 200 men were forced to
 leave the vessels before they had a
 chance to prepare for the trip across
 the ice to the shore and as a con sequence of the cold and the drifting snow all of the men were frozen to death or sank to the bottom of the sea when the ice broke up by the terrific pressure of the wind-driven ice pack.
 Relief parties from shore went out on the ice and recovered 50 of the bodies of the Seamen Watchers on the bluffs saw the black specks on the ice and when they failed to reach the shore went out to them and one man was still alive and told the story of the wreck and the vain fight to
 reach land> The trecoNery of the bodies followed
 It is not believed here that sin
 gle member of the crew was saved,
 but searching parties are still out, but it is doubted if they will remain away much longer as there is danger
 of the wind changing, in which event the ice would be driven from shore, The government has dispatched two
 naval vessels to the scene of the ac = cident and several steamers are en deavoring to reach the ice pack ill
 the hope of rescuing any fishermen who may be caught.
 Many vessels are missing and it is i feared the toll of lives of the pres ent storm will be the greatest of
 many years. X large fleet of fishing vessels swere out when the bliZznrc
 commenced and they have failed to l report as yet
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
STOLE FROM MAIL
 0N OCEAN LINER
But the Postoffice inspectors Arrest the Mess Boy Who Pulled
 of the Stunt.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3.-The

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3.-The postoffice inspectors today arrest ed David Williams, mess boy on the ocean liner Ventura of the Ocean ic Steamship company, and charged him with having stolen pouch of registered mail while the ship was coming from the Orient to San Fran cisco.
 Williams confessed that he had stolen the pouch and says that he SC cured $4,OOO for his haul, although he threw thousands of dollars worth of valuable papers overheard which were contained in the mail pouch. but which he knew were dangerous for him to retain
 The Postoffice department had been notified of the robbery before the ship reached San Francisco and had in spectors on hand along with several agents of the department of justice who were instructed to aid the post office sleuths. The passengers and crew were allowed to land. but those suspected were followed and when the mess boy began to spend money free ly in the saloons the inspectors plac- ed him under arrest. whereupon he broke down and confessed.
 Williams will be given a hear ing before the United States con- missioner tomorrow and will be held for the federal grand jury.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
RtooA aI6
 ARt LOCATED
Twelve Cities Are Named-San Fran cisco the Only Far Western City
 Selected by the Board.

WASHINGTON, April S.-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Secretary of Agriculture Dav'd F. Houston, consti- tuting the board to designate the cities selected as regional bank re- serve cities, today made their report and Boston, New York and Philadel- phia, the three big eastern cities. are named. Richmond, Va, and At lanta, Ga, with Dallas, Tex. will have the reserves fer the South Cleve- land, Chicago, St LoNls, Minneapolis and Kansas City,. in the middle west, were named, and San Francisco is the hnly western city in which a regional raserve bank will be established.
 The two members of the cabinet travelled all over the states and held hearings and investigated the resour- ces of each section, finally deciding upon the above selections. but because the president he'd not determined up- on who were to be members of the reserve board mo aunolnc cement was made. .H ;.
 Alaska and the entire northwest section of the Pacific must now clear through San ,Francasoo. Alaska Ma. tfonai banks are lot Included fin the, reserva Aasxd.v ; .'~ ,....' ~is 14'
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
TENNESSEE MAN
 WANTS ALASKA JOB
Hunter Macdonald After Job as Head of Our Railroad Commission
 and Has Big Support.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The en- tire Tennessee delegation called up on President Wilson today and very strongly urged the appointment of Hunter Macdonald, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, to be head of the government Alaska railroad construction commission.
 It is urged for Macdonald that he is one of the best railroad engineers in the United States and he has the support of the organization of which he is president. many of the members of which are the leaders of the pro feSsion.
 The belief here is that President Wilson will select the chief engineer and his assistants in whose charge the building of the Alaska railroad will be placed, not later than next week It is known that the president is giving the matter serious consider ation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
THEY WANT STRONG
 BACK IN CAPITAL
Executive of Alaska Needed to Give Advice to Administration Re-
 aarding the Territory.

JUNEAU, April Ex-Governor Strong was called to Washington Wednes-' day and sailed south yesterday en route to the capital, where he is wanted to give advice on matters now pending before the Department of the Interior. It is also believed that the president is anxious to consult with Governor Strong relative to the Alas ka railroad situation.
 It is eblieved here that the gov ernor may be called upon for advice relative to the selection of a route across Alaska for the government railroad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
PANAMA FAIR
 ALLIES BUSY

. LONDON, April a.-Thirtesn mem hers of the House or Commons. act
 Ing on the request of the 363 mem
 bers of parliament who recently signed a memorial asking Premier As ouith to reconsider the government $ rejection rf the ihvItxason to partic-
 ipaae in tho PaeaaA-Raciac e4Dpsi- 1ti1n, have addretstd 3 lAtfer to the premier, asking him to retSfve a dep utatiula. oai tie .x1f1ect., ~ s, ',
 Among those who, signed the let ter are JoAk 6SdfkSnA. Joseph Dev- lia, T: a9'gsasfE S|r G2SeIsy Bar
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
s. s. CORDOVA fOR kOTzEBUE. V. Alaska Steamship Go. Will Send the eio Freiohter to the Far North
 With Supplies.

SEATTLE. April 3.--Announcement was made this morning by the Alas ka Steamship company that the steam freighter Cordova would be sent to the kotzebue sound section as soon as the ice left Boring sea and naviga- tion opened. The boat is scheduled to leave here on June 18th.
 A part of the cargo has been guar anteed by operators in the northern section and the officials or the con- pany hope to cure full cargo by the time of sailing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03

MEXICO CITY April 3.-No news can be gained here from the War de partment or from Provisional Presi- dent Huerta regarding the battle at Torreon. They claim that no news has been rece ved from the front. The government organs have all printed encouraging reports. but the news of the disaster to the troops has gain ed credence and it is feared that the people will revolt led by the rebels. who are known to be hiding in the capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
ALAMEDA LEAVES
 SEATTLE @ 6TH,

SEATTLE. April 3.-The steamer Alameda, of the Alaska Steamship company, will leave here next Mon day. begianing ,the summer schedule or sailing every Sax days. The steamers will .o4nttnIle nIl the calls At Skagway. but instead of two boats making the trips three will be used. The steamers Alameda. Mariposa and NSrehwestesn VII be used this sum tner cn the Southwestern Alaska run. i, The Alameda reached here this morning from the. north.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
PRESENT WAR IS FouGHT-MExlcAN REGULARS STOP VICTORIOUS REBELS AND PREVENT PURSUIT.

All the foreign legations are be- ing guarded by foreign troops and all foreigners in the city are armed. A large. shipment of arms, machine guns and ammunition reached Nel- son O:Shaughhessy, the American charge d,aRaires, March 18th and it is generally believed that 100 Amer ican soldiers are in the city dressed as civilians and ready to aid Ameri- jeans in case of trouble
 Most of the foreign residents are located in one quarter of the city and
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03

VERA CRUZ April 3.-I, has been rumored here today that the rebels won a victory at Torreon, but that the loss of life was the greatest of any battle yet fought. The report reached here that the federal troops have retreated in good order and that the brigade of regulars were cov- ering the rear and had inflicted such terrible losses upon the rebels that they had abandoned all efforts at persuit
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-03
HOLD. ELECTION IN FIRE HALL

The city council decided last night that the municipal election to be helt next Tuesday shall be held in the lower floor of the fire hall and that the city marshal te directed to keep al ioitefers out of the building, 50 thai the women may not be embarrassed by having to pass .A large number 0 men standing about the polls.
 The council also decided that nc disorders win ne tolerated on election day.