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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

difficult situations as they arose. He
was made a full admiral on March 3,
1880.
George Dewey attended school in
Montpelier and at johnson. Vt. and IN
1853 was admitted to Norwich univer.
sity. Norwich, vt Through the influ.
ence Of Senator Foote he obtained an
appointment to the Naval academy,
from which he was graduated with
honor in 1885, The outbreak Of the
civil war saw him holding the commits.
sion Of lieutenant, and he was as
signed to the steam sloop Mississippi
Of the west gulf squadron IN the wa.
tiers in which the American deet now
finds itself. Dewey was with Farra.
gut through q great part Of that IA
nous commanders fighting.
In 1S84-5 Dewey was attached to the
north Atlantic biockading squadron
and participated IN the fighting at Fort
Fisher. On March 3, 1895, be was
commissioned lieutenant commander
for his gallantry in the attacks on the
fort. After the war bis Me pursued
the general dull routine Of service Of a
navy officer in time Of peace. and he
cruised in various parts Of the world
before attaining the rank Of c0mmo-
dore and assignment to command Of the
Asiatic squadron.
Admiral Dewey Is the third man to
hold the rank in the United States
navy. the others having been Porter
and Farragut. By many authorities he
is ranked with these two great naval
commanders and with Nelson. Van
Tromp and others who figure on the
bright pages Of the worlds naval his
tory. A British admiral wrote Of him:
'"The boldness Of the American com
mander 10 beyond question. Hence.
forth he must be placed in the valhalla
Of great naval commanders. Nothing
can detract from the dash and vigb,
Of the American exploit or dim the
glory which Dewey has shed upon the
American navy. II msy b bad fos
the world. for assuredly the American
navy win never accept . subordinate
Mace hereafter" =.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
Active Participation In
Politics Every Citi-
zen's Duty
Bv the Rev. Dr.. WAYNE CHANNEL,
M. e. Clergyman, In Address to Sons
ofVeterans, Germantown. Pa.

4 IE need to be conscientious in
w the performance Of our du-
ties of citizenship. These
duties do not consist merely or
mainly in paying taxes and obey
ing the laws, but in the ACTIVE
PARTICIPATION IN THE PO-
LITICAL AFFAIRS OF THE
COUNTRY. The honor Of Ameri-
can citizenship is trampled in the
dust not only by the citizen who
casts his ballot for the MEN AND
MEASURES THAT ARE AT
WAR WITH THE MORAL IN
SITUATIONS and the material
prosperity of the land, but as we'll
by the citizen who for personal in
terests, either business or pleasure,
fails to cast any ballot.
IT Is AN IDLE DREAM TO I'M
ACME THAT THE MORAL AND
BETTER ELEMENTS OF THE
COMMUNITY CAN STAND ALooF
FROM ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN,
POLITICAL AFFAIRS WITHOUT
THE MOST TREMENDOUS Dis.
AsTER ENSUING TO ALL THE
SACRED INTERESTS OF OUR LIFE.
THE DUTY OF EVERY CITIZEN Ie
TO BE At THE POLLS AND CAST
HIS BALLOT FOR THE MAN WHO
REPRESENTS HIM IN MORAL
CHARACTER AND CIVIC PUR-
POSE.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
PANAMA's BIG PROBLEM.
Uncle Sans Medical Corps Made the
Big Canal Possible.

Uncle Sans Medical Corps Made the
Big Canal Possible.
1.-THE Panama canal could never have
been completed except for the work Of
the medical corps" said Sir Robert
Weeks. widely known builder and en-
gineer Of London and member of the
British parliament for twenty years.
Sir Robert built the tunnel through the
Andes. completed about two years ago:
constructed the great harbor improve
ment at Buenos Aires and Is about to
start work on the construction Of the
Georgian Bay canal from the St Law
renee to the great lakes.
1T was because the French could not
combat disease that they failed in the
building Of the Panama canal" contin-
ued Sir Robert "Your government
realized that to make a success Of the
canal work disease would have to be
stamped out. and 1t was almost az big
an undertaking to do this as 1t was to
dig the ditch. do not take the view
Of some engineers that the Panama ca
nal is not great engineering work.
but merely a big work Of excavation.
1t is a tremendous engineering feat.
one of the greatest ever undertaken.
and the engineers and builders deserve
greatest credit for It
1.-THE Andes tunnel was a big work.
but difficult only because Of the inac-
feasibility Of the supply stations. The
actual tunneling through the mountain
was about Eve miles. but the approach
es to the tunnel are about twenty miles
on each side. The tunnel runs from
Argentina on the east to Chile on the
west."-Washington Post
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
sIGH1LEss GENIUS.
Some Blind Men Who Made Great
Names For Themselves.

Names For Themselves.
In connection with the appeal for
funds which was recently made in or
der to provide books for the blind it
may be recalled that the inventor of
the Braille system was not himself
born blind
Louis Braille. who died In 1852. lost
suit Of an accident. and. fortunately
for the sightless. was admitted to the
famous institution for the blind found
ed in 1854 ut Paris by Valentine Hauy.
Here the boys brilliant talents were
encouraged In every way. he began
to work on he aystem when In his
twentieth year, and. after much pa-
tient endeavor. perfected the method
now in general use.
There IL hardly any walk Of human
life In which blind persons have not
obtained distinction. James Holman.
the famous blind traveller" who died
few years inter Braille. visited every
place Of note In the world viscount
Cranborne. who died in 1865. was the
author Of many important historical
essays. In April. 1858. blind clergy.
man. the Rev J. Sparrow. was elected
chaplain Of the MERGERS company.
London. and read the service. etc..
from embossed books
But perhaps the most remarkable
ease Of all Is that Of Henry Fawcett.
the blind professor Of political econ
Omy at Cambridge. who was elected
NJ. r for Brighton in 1865. for Hack
ney in 1874 ana 1880. In which year be
was appointed postmaster general
London Answers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
FASHIONABLE LINENS.

New and Handsome Sets For the Bed
Handsomely Embroidered.
Sheets are almost universally hem.
stitched in a wide hem just to show
when turned down. Yet there are
many objections to this method Of
adornment. The threads are very apt
to break. Then the hem will have to
be taken Off or sewed in an ungainly
seam, so it will be found wiser to buy
those with perfectly plain hem or. II
hemmed ut home. to finish with the
overhanded hem that is usually found
on napkins. A fine crochet lace may
20 clear across the end that Is to fold
over and so give the look Of refinement
that goes with perfect taste.
Pillow slips are also left open at
both ends. with lace all around. The
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

been few about Admiral Dewey. He
holds himself as erect as any Of the
younger officers Of the navy. His step
Is quick. and his complexion is bright
His hair and mustache, however, have
whitened since the days of the Span.
ish-American war. when his portrait
was familiar in every American house,
hold as that Of the hero of Manila
Bay" and when congress and the coun.
try paid him extraordinary honors.
His famous victory over the Spanish
feet Of Admiral Montojo was gained
on the morning Of May 1, 1898. Before
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

he'd seems pxumiSitely dressed with
these accessories. IN ola 1'snoheu
bolster cas. open on either END also
has lace. and If desired each Ut these
ends may hp tied with bow Of broad
ribbon, although more refined taste
will not permit anything In color about
u bed.
The pretty twin beds" standing.
side By side. with snowy counterpmnes.
Sins and sheets turned down. are most
attractive and look neater than any
sort of lace or net covers possibly can.
Merchants eater now I" the newest In
every way. and r",ntprpanps are So
woven that the CORNERS tit around the
posts without having to he pulled into
awkward folds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

the outbreak Of the war he held the
rank Of commodore and commanded
the Asiatic squadron. His flagship was
the cruiser Olympia. and among bis
other famous vessels was the cruiser
Raleigh. His victory over the Span
iards was complete. and In the trou.
blous times which followed in the Phil
ippines Commodore Dewey won high
praise from Americans aud foreigners
for bis skill ard tact In handling the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
Smvrna'e Eioo,

Smyrna's Figs.
Most Of the 100000 pounds Of figs
imported into this country annually
come from strip Of land near Smyr-
M about ninety miles long and less
than one mile wide. this being the
worlds chief dried flg- district.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
optimiotio,

0Pfini0tie.
THAT man Il always optimistic"
what does he dor
HE doesn't do anything. and be
seems to think he IL going to b aba q
I'VE at II always."-Chlcaso Rseoed,
Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
Milk On q string.

In Siberia IN winter milk Il trans
ported in a frozen state. A round
hole having been cut In the middle Of
each cake OF frozen milk, the cakes are
threaded On q string aud thus carried
to market.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12
Sxatem In the Cupboard.

How many minutes are lost some
times by looking for n can or bottle
which has heen pushed behind some
thing else on the shelves? Here Ia a
simple idea which can readily I've adopt
ed: Have made set Of little steps Of
various widths. having the top step the
narruwest. Make them M far apart as
the rest Of your cmnisters. cereal and
spice Jars. Then place the smallest
cans an the top shelf. the lMrger cans
on the lower shelf. and 40 on. In this
way you will have only one object &C.
cupying the width Of shelf and win
never have to look behind one thing to
llnd another.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

eor Flower c0V0r2
A nlckelrd. tim. the. ahppe Of a. win
dow l,ox. was incnstid II rnised wick
er basket. which had n charming wick
or standard. II would b. just the
thing for an apartment. where window
boxes add 40 much tn the appearance
OF the rooms and yet where they are
we'll nigh impossible owing to the DIFF
acuIty In moving.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-06-12

RIGHT HERE Is WHERE WE CAN BE OF ASSIST.
ANoE WE WILL SHOW YOU ROOMS WITH RUGS,
DRAPERns AND FURNITURE, ALL SET UP JUST As
THEY WOULD APPEAR IN THE HOME, YOU WILL FIND
THIS WONDERFUL AID xsPEC1AILY IN SELECTING
THE RUGS, CURTAINS AND DRAPERiEs.
YOU WILL ALSO FIND THAT, WITH OUR TEN
YEARS ERERHNcE IN ouTTITTMG HOMES WE CAN
HELP YOU IN MANY OTHER WAYS. AND WE WILL DO
OUR LEVEL BEST TO GEE THAT YOU GET SUITABLE
YOUR MONEY THAT Is THE WAY WE HAVE BUILT
UP OUR BUSINESS BY GIVING PEOPLE THE BEST
VALUES FOR THE LEAST MONEY
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
In Mernorian.

Hall Of Humble Cottage Lodge No.
10 F. e A. Nj.
Opelousas, La, Nov. 26, 1913.
Whereas, Death has again invaded
sacred portals and has cut down in
its fatal path of destruction our beloved
brother and Past Master George Pull
ford, Sr;;
Therefore, be it resolved, that in the
demise OF Brother Pulford, Masonry
and especially Humble Cottage Lodge
No. is, have sustained q severe and IT.
reparable loss, for he was a sincere aud
jealous mason, always ready for duty
and willing to give his services to the
craft. The community has lost an up
right and honorable citizen, always
striyingto do what in his judgement, he
thought would be good for the masses.
He was true to his friends, kind n
charitable to those who diffe-.ed with
him. His family is thus deprived Of
that love and protection, which have al
ways been his foremost aim. He was a
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
BELLEVUE MATRON
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Apparently Well Mrs. Mar
celus Savoie Succumbs
to Heart Failure.


It is with deep regret that we
state in our columns the death of
one Of our most esteemed and
widely loved near citizens of
Opelousas, Mrs. Marcelus Sa-
vote, nee Sidonia Francois, on
Wed. 7. IA.
The death Of the deceased
which was sudden and unex-
pected. of heart failure, was a
great shock to relatives and
friends. She had prepared with
her own dear, faithful hands,
the breakfast of her husband,
administering sweetly to his
wants, as usual, after which she
had paid a morning call to a near
neighbor, having some little mat
ter to attend to. She left their
doorway with her Wonted sweet
smile in her eyes, hopeful words
upon her lips: ere reaching the
gate way she staggered and fell,
struck down by that insidious
scythe Of Death, lingering but a
short while, long enough to kiss
her surrounding children good
bye, leaving the baby children
with Wistful words to the care
of the older ones. But she did
not linger long enough to say
one last word. give one last
glance, into the eyes of her
dearly beloved husband, COM
rade of her youth. close and hap
Ply comrade Of many years, to
give him one last pure lingering
kiss with which to go into Eter-
nifty herself. one last kiss to him
of eternal good bye.
The heart felt sympathy Of
many friends go out to him and
family in their deep bereave-
ment. Vale bene, Sidonia!
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
departure fully satisfied that the
evening had been well spent.
Miss Rosa Wallior will enter
tain the club on next Monday
night.
In MernOrian.
Hall of Humble Cottage Lodge No.
10 F. & A. M.

Hall of Humble Cottage Lodge No.
19F. e A. M.
Opelousas, La, Jan. 4, 1914.
Whereas, Death has again alarmed
our outer door and the spirit Of our be.
loved brother John Posey Boagni, has
been summoned to the land where our
fathers have gone before us; and
Whereas, the fraternal relations
existing between the deceased and the
members of this Lodge of Masons, oil
which he was a worthy member, renders
it meet and proper that we should give
expression to u appreciation OF his
worth as a imam, a citizen and d mason;
Therefore be it resolved, that we de.
plore the untimely demise of our brother
witt feelings of deep regret, ~softened
only by the confident hope that his
spirit has winged its flight to that Grand
Lodge above where all good masons
must meet to part no mor
Resolved, that we tender his afflicted
relatives our sincere coincidence and
sympathy in this, the hour of their and
our affliction at the loss of a mode
husband, devoted brother, good and up.
right citizen and an exemplary member
Of this lodge OF Masons.
Resolved, that in token of respect oil
our deceased brother, the jewels anC
implements of this lodge be draped ii
mourning and that the members wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days.
Be it further resolved, that these
resolutions be spread on the minute.
and a copy thereof be sent to the family
under the seal of the lodge, and tina
they be published in the Opelousa.
paper.
F. P. BUTLER,
B. A. IITTEI,I.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
SOCIETY and PERSONALS
RI THE SOCIETY EDITOR

~ EEHE=
Miss Bessie jackson Of Belle
vue. La, one Of the pretty
moths attracted by the electric
lights and gay inducing merri-
ment Of the fair, was a visitor
of Opelousas during that time,
guest of Miss Meta S. Littell.
Mr.. Jim Chachere, one of the
most popular as well as esteemed
citizens of Opelousas, was a
usual frequenter Of the festive
scenes around the show grounds,
always without fail, a beyy of
the fair sex surrounding him
like honey bees around a flower.
Mrs. Hines, worthy grand
matron of Alexandria, visited
the Lorraine Chap. No. 48 of
Opelousas, on Monday night.
Refreshments were served and
quite an enjoyable evening spent
by the crowd participating in
the entertainment.
Mrs. Rose Lightly Of New Or
leans. is the guest Of Mrs. Chris
tan Mornhinveg of this city, in
consequence of which there has
been an in an out of visitors
demonstrating their welcome.
It is much regretted to be
stated that one of our most
revered and esteemed citizens,
Hon. Thomas H. Lewis, struck
down with a sudden serious sud
den illness, was taken Monday
of this week to New Orleans. to
be operated upon the opera
ton a serious one. It is of
course earnestly hoped by all
who know him that the operation
may prove successful. May his
dear and revered face, soon
again be seen. as has been its
won't for so many years, all but
four score, adoWn our familiar
streets. Sweet wishes and sim
cere hopes go up for him from
many loving hearts.
Mrs. Julia Reddit of our city
is at present away visiting her
sister, Mrs. B. NJ. Anderson, of
Arnaudyille. reports of merry
times, and Something doing"
which usually follow Mrs. Red
dit, reach Us here.
Our fair tree empowered town
Opelousas metropolis. Of old
ST. Landry. has been the center
of festive scenes for the past
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
|Satsuma Orange Trees
FOR SALE
Prompt Attention to All Orders
JAMES M. SANDERS
p. o. Box sos.

devoted and loving father, always
striving to contribute to their happiness
to the full extent of his abilities.
Therefore, be it further resolved,
that, W. sincerely moan the untimely
death of our beloved Brother. and that
we mlngle our sympathic tears with
those OF the bereaved family, whom we
commend to the protection of Him who
knows best and does all things well.
But they must remember that: aTt IS
through the gates of Death that we en-
ter into the place ofwages, re~freshment
and rest. The Grand Master of the
Universe, before whom we all bow III
alteration, aud whose all seeing eve has
marked our labor in the lodge below.
promises to spread before us in the
Celestial lodge above, all the lows and
glorieS OF his eternal sabbath: there the
Master and Apprentice shall sit down
together levelled by the strong hand of
Death in the companionship OF the
grave, there all our emblemns shall be-
come significant, and all the designs of
the Trestle Board completed: there all
perfect wisdom shall be given us Ia
understand the eternal purposes of The
Divine Architect, and there the scales
shall fall from our eyes, opened upon
eternal things. Death loses all its ter
rors when illuminated by the light Of
Truth"
Be it further resolved, that In token
OF respect of our deceased Brother, the
jewels and implements OF this lodge be
draped in mourning and the members
wear the usual badge of mourning for
30 days.
Be it frrther resolved, that these reso-
buttons be spread on the minutes and a
copy thereof be sent to the family un-
der the seal of the Lodge, and that they
be published in the Opelcusas paper.
LEON S. HAAS,
B. A. LITTELL,
F. G. ALLEN.
Committee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
Proclamation of Election.
Melville, La, Jan. Z, 1914.

Melville, La, Jan. Z, 1914.
/, Lester j.. Williams, Mayor of the
Town Of Melville, La, by virtue of au-
thority in me vested do hereby issue
this my proclamation calling an cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, February
3, 1914, for the purpose of electing a
Mayor, Five Aldermen and a Marshal
as provided in act 152 of 1898 and pur-
suant to the authority in me vested / do
hereby name and appoint the following
commissioners to preside at said cleo
ton on Tuesday, February the 8, 1914:
E. j. Leblanc, A. Rosenberg and Oscar
Hamilton.
The commissioners are instructed to
open the polls atsix o'clock a. m. and
close same at seven o'clock p. m. on
same day of said election.
Thus done, ordered and signed Of
ficially on this seventh day of January,
A. D. 1914, at Melville, st. Landry Par
ish, La.
LESTER j. WILLIAMS,
jan 10 At Mayor.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
Notice.

There will be a meeting Of the stock
holders of the A. G. Skiles Lumber CO.,
Ltd, at their office on Saturday, Jan.
18th, 1914, at 1890 o'clock a. M, for
the purpose of electiig a board Of di-
rectors for the ensuing year.
I. A. G. SKILES, Treas.-Mgr.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17

NOTICE is hereby given that
we will apply to the police jury
Of the parish Of st. Landry for a
license to nperate a saloon for
whites II the Morrow building,
Morrow, La, for the year 1914.
w. P. BALDRIDGE,
u. S. FISHER.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-17
PARTITION SALE.
AZELIE MARTIN, ct ais.
VS..
THERESE MARTIN, ct ais.
No. 1919, 18th judicial District Court,
st. Landry Parish, La.

BY virtue of a judgment rendered in
the above numbered and entitled suit,
signed by B. H. Payy, Judge of the 10Th
Judicial District Court of Louisiana,
there will be sold, for cash, at public
auction, by the undersigned ~auctioneer,
for the purpose of effecting a partition,
to the last and highest bidder, on the
premises in Coulee Croche, St. Landry
Parish, on
Saturday, Feb. IL, 1914,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
A certain tract of prairie land, with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in Coulee Croche, in
the Parish of st. Landry, containing
Forty (40) acres, more or less, bounded
north by Robert Martin, South by
formerly j. U. Ferguson, now DR.. L. B.
Arceneau, east by formerly j. u. Fer
guson, now DR.. L. B. Arceneau, and
west BY formerly Gardiner, now Mrs.
Lastie Guidry, and being the same
property acquired from Benout Cazau-
debat from Henry D. Miller Nov. %,
1889, as appears by act duly recorded in
Conveyance Book ~" No. 2, pages 3O4
and 3O5 of the Clerks office of this par
ish.
Terms: Cash.
j. RAOUL PAVY,
jan 10 ct Auctioneer.