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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
JUST A BOYS IDEA.
It Made the Invention of the Reaping
 Machine a Success.

It Made the Invention of the Reapins
 Machine Success.
 In 1890 Obed Hussey of Ohio was in- venting a reaping machine, the first ever designed in this country. His chief difficulty was the cutting device, which was three large sickles set in a frame and revolved so as to cut into the grain. It would not work satisfac- torily.
 A young son, watching the experi- ments, asked his father why he did not use lot of big scissors, with one han dle fastened to one bar and the other handle to a sliding bar. thus opening and closing them.
 Hussey instantly adopted the idea. substituting for scissors the two saw toothed blades which are in common use today on harvesters, the cutting action being quite similar to that of scissors
 From the boys suggestion he per fected in one week machine on which he had in vain exercised all his in genuity for the preceding two years. The principle of that cutting device is the principle of all of the great harvest ing machines. and its benefit to the farming industry of the entire world has been unsurpassed by any other in- vention for use on the farm.-George F. Stratton. in St. Nicholas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
No Great Eater.

The Rev. Dr. Elderberry had been upon voyage to the south seas and brought back a young cannbal. The young cannibal was called Beebo. Beebo was turned over to Mrs. Elder berry to he civilized For full four weeks the good lady instructed her charge in the theoretical principles of Christian doctrine and conduct until she thought he was ripe to put his training into practice.
 And now, Beebo," said she one day, you shall see that what have taught you is more than mere words. You are to accompany me to the public kitchen, where I serve fifty poor schoolboys. You shall help me-"
 But the little cannibal shook his head sadly.
 "Oh. missy" he said. "I'm not hun gry. The most l could eat would be one very little schoolboy"'-New York Post
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
Notice to Creditors.

In the United States Commissioners Court, ex officio Judge in Probate, Valdez Precinct, Third Judicial Di- vision, Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Peter Steinmetz, deceased. w. A. Rystrom, dmipistrator--Notice to Creditors. Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the estate of Peter Steinmetz. deceased, 10 the
 creditors of, and all persons having
 claims against the said estate, to ex- ! lihit them. with the necessary vouch-
 CTS, within six (6) nsntAs after the
 nrst publication of this notice. to the
 said administrator at the office of c,
 E. Bunnell, at Valdez, Alaska, the
 same being the place for the trans
 action of the business of said estate Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 10th
 day of February. 1914. W. A. RYSTROA. Administrator of the estate of Peter SteinmetE, deceased.
 First publication Feb. II, 1914. Last publication March 16, 1914.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that; pur-
 suant to an order made by the dis trict court of the Territory of Alaska, Third division, in the matter of the annexation of certain territory to the
 incorporated Town of Valdez, the !! common council of the Town of Val deg has called n election to be held 1 in said town and in the territory pro posed to be ann xed to said town, on Saturday, March 21, 1914, to determ- inc whether said territory shall be so annexed as prayed for in the peti- tion therefor, filed in said district
 court as provided by law. The de scription of said territory as set up in said petition, is as follows, to-Wit: Beginning at Meander Corner No, 1 of the Valdez townsite survey and running thence south. 24 degrees, 19 minutes, 14 seconds east, 240.63S feet; thence south 5 degrees, 32 minutes east, 122S26 feet; thence south, "A degrees, 52 minutes east,
 568.26 feet; thence south, 45 degrees, 43 minutes east. 1862 feet; thence south, 30 degrees. 27 minutes west, 13l.24 feet; thence south, 29 degrees, 12 minutes west, 123.42 feet; thence south, 14 degrees, 45 minutes west, 51.95 feet; thence north, 61 degrees, 27 minutes east, 5000 feet; thence
 north, 28 degrees, 48 minutes west, 2O5O feet thence south 61 degrees, 30 minutes west, 5700 feet, to place of beginning.
 At such election qualified electors
 are invited to vote upon said prop
 ositon to annex said described ter
 ritory to the Town of Valdez by plac- ing upon their ballots the words For
 annexation to the Town of Valdez
 or Against annexation to the Town
 of Valdez" or words equivalent there
 to.
 The polling place for such election in the Town of Valdez shall be in
 the hall of the common council on
 Broadway avenue. The polling place in the territory proposed to be an
 1:exed shall be in the. ground fool
 roon, of the Fish building on McKin ley street, adjoining the Tillikum
 Club. The polls shall be open from
 a. m. to 6 p. III. of March 21, 1914.
 The election board designated for the Town of Valdez is composed of the following persons: JudSes--H. r.
 Sullivan, Louis Rosenthal, Thomas Hunt; clerks-J. J. Cavana, Dan Will cey.
 The election board designated for
 the territory proposed to be annexed is composed of the following persons:
 Judges-Adam Swan. Oliva Maroise, J. H. Bell; clerks-Frank Willard. Robert Weber,
 The qualifications of an elector en- titled to vote at such election, pre- scribed by law, are as follows: He or
 she shall be male or female per
 son of the age of twenty-one years or more and shall be the owner of
 substantial property interests in land,
 building or improvements on land or l tide land within the said corporation
 or the territory proposed to be an i lexed to or incorporated within such
 corporation.
 TOWN OF VALDEZ. By E F. RITCHIE, Mayor. RANDALL E. ASHBY, l Town Clerk. First publication Feb. %, 1914. Last publication March 20, 1914.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
FEBRUARY 26, 1914
HUERTA'S YEAR

For whole year and in the face of violent opposition Gen. Victoriano Huerta has held the dictatorship of Mexico, and nothing beyond the low state of the governmental finances justifies the present belief that his power is waning That majority of the intelligent people of Mexico de- sire constitutional government is not to be doubted, but that there is any man in sight to whom they can confidently look as the leader of such a government is very doubtful Felix Diaz has turned out to be nonentity, a mere pawn in the Huerta game; they have been disappointed in de la Barra and Lascurain, and they dis trust the remnant of the Cientificos. About Villa they can have no illu- sions
 As a military commander Huerta served Porfirio Diaz loyalty in the later years of his rule, and he trans ferred his service to Madero when that unhappy leader became presi- dent. When Orozco rebelled, Huer- ia pursued him as far as Bachimba in Chihuahua, and seemingly crushed his rebellion, which, according to popularly accepted reports, had been financed by the BcEk of Terrazas, an adherent of Diaz. Anyhow, Orozco retired from the field. At the very moment of his victory, however, Hu- erta was recalled to the capital by active When the uprising in the cap ital under Felix Diaz was checked a year ago, and Huerta assumed power, Orozco emerged from retirement and entered the service of the provisional president.
 A review of the incidents of the last two years in the disturbed re public indicates that strong and shrewd mind was in action long be- fore the overthrow and the establish ment of the dictatorship By attribut- ing forethought and steadfastness of purpose to Huerta we are certainly not belittling his character. The country was in a state of turmoil long before he asserted himself. Every step he has taken has tended to in crease the measure of his personal authority He has lacked the men and the money to suppress rebellion re- mote from the capital, but, in spite of armed resistance north and south, he has held the federal district and the seeming allegiance of the people in all the important cities. For a whole year he has maintained a rule which was not expected to last more than few months, and has met all opposition with audacity, tact and re markable self-control.
 That he is an extraordinary man, who has had few equals in ability in the whole history of Mexican leader ship, the world must recognize. His bed is not made of roses, the outlook fer him is not bright, and that he possesses qualities which would be useful in period of peace and com mercial and industrial prosperity may fairly be doubted, but it is certain that the whole character of Don Vic toriano will not be comprebended un- til the last chapter of his history is complete.--NewY York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
Divertino His Attention,

Cook q d. m.)---Please, ma'am, the dog got hold of the steak that was for breakfast. Shall l go out and gel: an other? Mistress-Is there any news in the morning paper? Cookies. indeed, ma'am-big accidents an horrid mur- ders an bomb explosions an rumors of another war. Mistress-Very well. Warm over something left from supper and place the paper by my husbands plate.-Puok.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

A teacher told negro pupil to construct a sentence usin the words defeat" and "debasement." After thinking a while the negro replied:
 John went down de stairs. Defeat slipped and he fell inter debasement." "
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
The Snare of Fate.

The Snare of Fate is two-ree Thanhauser picture that will be showr at the Orpheum tonight. In Old Towr is a laughable farce comedy with some good rag dancing in it. Specia change on Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
The Secret.

Rlobbs-There Is only one thing . woman loves better than to be told . secret Slobbs-What is that? Blobbs To find 1t out for herself.-Philadel- phia Record.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

"I hope you are following my in structions carefully, Sandy-the pills three times day and drop of whis- key at bedtime.'
 "Weel sir, I may be wee bit be- hind wi the pills, but Pm about six weeks in front wi the whusky"
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

Sure of His Judgment, Anyhow.
 A girl may not love the man who tells her she is beautiful. but she is pretty sure to respect his, judsment.- Chicaao Record Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

Hospital of the Good Samaritan.
 For $6.0U we will give ysu ticket entitling ysu to hospital service and care for any eight weeks out of the year from date of your ticket. when incapacjtated by injury or, sickness. See W. H. Notlsr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
Sunrise and Sunset.

March 2, sun rises 6:59 a. m., sun sets 5:28 p. m.
 March T., sun rises 6:43 p. m., sun sets 5:41 p. m. March 12. sun rises 6:2S a. m.. sun sets 5:53 p. m.
 March IF, sun rises 6:13 a. m., sun sets 6:05 p. m.
 March p, sun rises 5:57 a. m., sun sets 6:18 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26
Fictitious.

Little Jse (reading)-What k . Ac- htioss character. AuHty? AuAty-Ose that is made up. dear. Little Joe Then you are . fictitious character. aren't you. aunty r. Chicago News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

If you want all the Iews all the saae, real tAe Prsspectsr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

L. ". STORM. 6. ~.
 VALDEZ. ALASKA REPORTS ON MIHES PATENT SyRvEys GENESAL MINING ENGINkERIHo
 PHONE No. roa
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-26

If you want all the news all tht ,NNs rsad the Daily PresDector.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
ARMOUR ESTABLISHES
BRANCH HOUSE HERE
Successfully Produce Com
pany Will Act AS st.
Landry Agents.

III
The Armour Packing Company
has established a branch house
in Opelousas and has placed the
agency in the hands Of the
Stokes-Stelly Produce Company.
one Of the large wholesale es-
adjustments in this city.
Opelousas will now be in q
position to obtain a complete line
of Armour goods, which will be
shipped to this company in car
load lots. It is indeed a great
thing for this city, as heretofore
no dealers handled this kind OF
stock. All kinds Of fancy meats
will be on sale daily at the whole
sale store on West Landry street.
Mr.. Stokes, manager of the
firm, is confident that he will
conduct a large business as there
is a great demand for such goods
as made by the Armour people.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
TO THE PUBLIC

In order to perfect organiza-
tion for the Automobile and
Flower Parade to take place in
this city to celebrate the compile
tion of the paved streets, all per-
sons owning automobiles, as well
as all those interested in the.
movement, are requested and IN
vited to meet at the Elks Home,
on next Friday night, March 13l
at 7::30 p. m.
The ladies are especially invited
to be present as a flower parade.
will be part Of the programme.
The celebration will take place
on a week day, and not on q
Sunday, as previously suggested.
No dues will be charged for those.
joining the organization. Every
body attend and boost the game,
and work for the further ad-
yancement Of our now progress
sive city.
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07

culties of shorthand land that is
the main function of the teacher
of Phonography) / shall not fall
into the method Of the young
lady teacher Of Greek, who, in
her efforts to follow the funda-
mental rule Of teaching, viz:
never to ask a leading question.
said: Willie, who went how
many times around the walls of
What?' But rather / shall say to
you: Please do thus and SO, and
/ shall expect you to act of your
own ,volition in applying the
principles Of shorthand as set
forth in the Amanuensis, with
such legitimate assistance only
as you are entitled to. 1t is only
bv developing initiative, self-re-
lance, that you can hope to be-
come successful Stenographers.
Thank you. =
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
A Card.

In connection with the COM
prise entered into between my
self and Judge G. L. Dupre of
the suit instituted by him against
ME for damages resulting from
alleged statements purported to
have been made by me whist
testifying in the suit Of Judge
Dupre against myself, which
statements are claimed by Judge
Dupre to be slanderous and dam
aging. / desire to submit the
following; / have known Judge
Dupre for fully thirty-five years
and have always considered his
professional standing as of the
highest and have never heard
| his reputation as a lawyer ques-
toned. I had no intention in
giving my testimony of attribut-
ing to Judge Dupre any conduct
unprofessional in its nature or
that might in any manner re-
fleet on his professional stand
ling, which I have always COM
sidered of the highest.
2. n. BLACHSHER.
| March 4th, 1914.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
A Quiet Wedding.

One of the prettiest home
weddings Of the season was that
of Miss Lena Phillips Of West
Bellevue and Mr.. James Forsythe.
Gelvin of Eden, La. They were
married on Sunday Feb. ~, at
Z p. m. at the home Of the brides
father. The bride wore a beau
tiful white hand embroidered net
over shadow lace and rnessaline,
she carried a large bouquet of
white camellias, her hair was
arranged Marie Antoinett with
orange blossoms and pearls, she
wore a beautiful cameo and pearl
necklace. The groom looked
we'll in a full dress suit. The
Maid Of Honor wore a white en-
broidered chiffon crepe with
pink and carried a bouquet of
pink camellias. Rev. Morgan Of
the First Methodist Church,
officiating. After the ceremony
delicate refreshments were serv-
ed in the beautifully decorated
dining room. They were the
receivers Of many beautiful and
valuable presents. We hope
that their life may be long happy
and useful one, may it always be
flooded with sunshine and sue
cess.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
GEM RESTAURANT IS
in WILSON'S HANDS
Popular Eating Place viii
No Longer Be Operated
By Dick O'Brien.

The Gem Restaurant, one of
the most popular eating places
in the city, has changed hands;
lis now the property Of Mr..
George Wilson. who bought out
Mr.. Richard O'Brien's interest
during the week.
Mr.. Wilson, who is well known
and well liked by the people of
Opelousas and surrounding coun-
try, proposes to run the restau-
rant on the same high plane as
Mr.. O'Brien did. He is always
ready TO welcome his many
friends and is assured of his
share of the business.
1t is stated that Mr.. O'Brien
has severed his connections with
the Gem in order TO perfect his
plan Of erecting the largest
swimming pool in the state in
the back of the Commercial
Hotel.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
SOCIALISM IS TO BE
SUBJECT OF COLLINS
Eminent Orator To Speak In Local Hall Under
Auspices Of Knights Of CoIunlbus---Large
Crowd Is Expected To Be Present

From this series of lectures
good results of various kinds ac-
crued. The eyes Of the people
were opened to the true nature
of Socialism. Many who came
to the halls with only the vaguest
ideas of what Socialism means
went home with a clear concep-
tion of its economic falIacies, and
with a lively borrow Of its hid
eous moral and religious affini-
ties. They were also taught to
distinguish between Socialism
and Social Reform. and thus to
appraise at its proper value the
claim which Socialists make ia
arrogating every measure BY
which social conditions are i'm
proved and social abuses elini-
mated. This is a distinction
which is deliberately blinked by
the Socialist, and constitutes d
perilous pitfall for the unwary
The battle was waged over
the entire State during the CAM
paign of education. Socialism III
all its aspects was discussed and
analyzed. The general pro-
gramme Of Socialism; confisca-
3tion or compensation as the
means by which property is to-
be socialized; the working of the
Socialist State; the rewards Of
labor under a Socialist regime;
Socialism and the family; Social
ism and religion; Socialism and
patriotism every cherished dog
ma of the Socialist creed was
submitted to searching scrutiny
and its weakness pitiless laid
bare. And this was done by 81
man who is proud Of his place in
the ranks Of toilers, and who
could light up an argument with
q homely tale or round out the
rebuttal Of an objection with .
timely jest that sent a ripple Of
laughter through the audience.
The Socialists Of Minnesota are
smarting from the effects of
their recent encounter with the
Knights Of Columbus lecturer.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
LAWRENCE LARCADE
WILL HEAD The ELKS
Election of Officers Held on
Tuesday Followed BY
Lamb Supper.

Lawrence Larcade, popular
young cashier of the People s
State Bank, has been elected
Exaulted Ruler of the local order
B. p. o. E; he was honored by
his fellowmembers on last Tues
day night when they assembled
to hold their annual election OF
officers.
The following officers were
elected with Mr.. Larcade: Fred
Hollier, Estd. Leading Knight;
D. Fl. Guilbeau, Estd. Loyal
Knight; Louis White, Estd. Lee
turing Knight, A. S. ]. Campbell.
Tiler; Lionel Bienvenu, 8 year
trustee; j. A. Budd, Dele
gate j. A. Shaw. Alternate;
II. D. Larcade, Jr., Treasure; L.
Fl. Mornhinveg, Secretary.
Immediately after the meeting
the members repaired down
stairs, in their beautiful dining
room, where Mr.. A. S. j. Camp
bell had prepared them the best
feast Of the season. Over sixty
covers of spring lamb was done
away with.
Amongst the prominent Elk
visitors were: j. M. Cobb, Of Mon
roe. District Deputy; ]. B. Bah
ington, Elba; Zeke Sherwood,
New Orleans; Lyons, of Orange,
Texas. Mr.. Sherwood, enter
tanned the Elks TOR nearly two
hours with the latest coon songs.
Mr.. Sherwood is already popular
among the Elk's here, but on his
recent visit here he made a
bigger hit than ever.
The installation and appoint
ments will take place on Tues
day night, April 7th.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07
OPELOUSAS DAY TO
BE A GREAT AFFAIR
Plans for Grand Parade and Other Events to Be
Perfected Next Friday Night at Massmeeting
In Elks Home.

tering the city will be asked, SO
that a large crowd of people
from the adjoining parishes will
have an opportunity to witness
the citizens of Opelousas in their
greatest Of progressive spirit.
Opelousas Day, if carried off
like it should and like it most
likely will be carried off, will be
one Of the greatest advertise
ments for the city. The many
public improvements erected
within the last two years will be
something which the citizens
will be proud to point out and
which will at the same time
make favorable impression on
the many visitors, who will be
here for the great occasion.
It was at first proposed that
the celebration take place on
Sunday, but on account Of some
very good advices, coming in on
all sides, during the week, it is
thought that for sufficient reasons
the Opelousas Day will be on a
Saturday. when not only the
country people, but the residents
of various parishes will be able
to take in the events.
Al the meeting which will be
held on next Friday night a per-
manent organization will be ef-
fected, besides The st. Landry
Parish Good Roads Association
organized. It is to be hoped
that the progressive people of
.Opelousas and adjoining towns
and country will strain a point
to be at the EIks Hall on that
night, so that the meeting will
be the success that it should be-,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-03-07

Renaissance of the seventeenth.
OF the five hundred systems that
arose since that time, based on
arbitrary signs that only 9
Chinese memory could master,
their inefficiency brought them
into such contempt and disrepute
that Shakesperean scholars laid
the inaccuracies of many editions
of the great Bard on the should
ers of the Stenographers, assert
ing that they
Did throng the seats, the boxes
and the stage
So much, that some by Steno-
graphy drew
A plot, put it in print, scarce one
word true.
But a change came when the
immortal Sir Isaac Pitman per-
fected his phonetic system
which system, Americanized by
his brother Benn Pitman, and
his no less distinguished colabo-
rator, Jerome B. Howard, is
taught at Boys High School to-
day. This system has an inti-
mate relation to the moral, intel
lectual and political develope-
ment of the age, for in this
strenuous time it has become a
necessity. The complex Inachin-
cry of the business world could
not do without it. The courts of
justice, already too tardy, would
have their procedure as long as
the interminable chancery suit
of old England. Parliamentary
bodies would be frightfully ham
dicapped without it. The grow
ing business intimacy of the
world calls for the quick, accu-
rate, conscientious phonetic rec
order of its transactions. Space
is being anihilated by modern
rapid transit and intercommuni-
cation. knitting the whole world
more closely with links Of steel
and water, swift wings and in
visible wireless. In this mael-
stron of modern movement, the
Stenographer stands with the
grey goose quill, sombolizing-
That beneath the rule Of men
supremely great
The pen is mightier than the
sword
And I might add, the type
writer.
Now, in conclusion, / hope
that as long as I am permitted to
remain here as q teacher, in my
efforts to help you over the diff