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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
SLEMP'S ELECTION
FAILS TO SURPRISE
Virginia Democrats About De-
spair of Winning in Ninth
District.
ELLYSON is TO ENTER
THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR
Formal Announcement Not Made,
But Friends Say He Will Be
q Candidate.
eps-iaI oorrespoodesce of The Star.

eDoEAf Cpfrespondence Of The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. November Very
few persons In the state were sur
psised at the result of the election of
members of Congress Tuesday. espe-
cially as 1t is applied to the ninth dis
trict. The democrats have for years
been attempting to Gust Representative
Slemp. and each attempt has served
saly to show that the real trouble in
that section Is the presence of many
nero republicans than democrats. Mr.
Slemp has the distinction Of having de-
feated many of the best known men
Of that section at the polls. Among
them are Gov. Stuart. former Repre-
sentative William F. Rhea. Col. Joseph
Wysor, Robert P. Bruce. Floyd ]. Byars
and others. Gov. Stuart came nearer
to winning than any of the others, Mr.
Slemp getting majority of less than
400. This time there was more atten.
ton paid to the district than before
Senator Swanson. Representative Flood
other men of influence going there and
spending much time. some of them te
the neglect of their own districts.
There is no talk or suggestion that
any money was used there in the las
election. In the past the district ha.
been flooded with money. and it wa.
used by both parties. ALI of the can
didates agreed to cut out all money
and the belief is that the agreement
was rigidiy observed.
Ellyson for Governor.
Doubt AZ to the entrance of Lieuten
ant Governor Ellyson into the rae
for the gubernatorial nomination ha
been removed by the announcement
made several days ago by one of tn
close friends of Mr.. Ellyson that n
had practically decided to enter, blu
that he was not ready to make forma
announcement.
Mr.. Eliyson is state chairman. is tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

mon sight these days. A great many
apples In barrels and boxes. however.
and in neighboring towns for shipment
later. Many Of the growers sold at
lower prices than usual rather than
run the risk Of holding their fruit,
while those who placed their apples
in cold storage were much elated to-
day, when a message came from New
York giving assurances OF higher
The people of Winchester have re-
sponded very generously with cash,
clothing, knit goods and articles Tor
Christmas gifts for the Belgian suf-
ferers. The movement here was start
ed by Miss Mary Spottswood Buchanan.
who was surprised at the magnitude
of the local response. A large num-
Der of boxes and crates containing the
gifts have been forwarded to Brook
lyn. where they will be loaded on the
Christmas ship, which sails Tor the
other side next week.
Democratic politicians IN winchester
who are willing to serve as city post
master are keeping the wires busy
between hero and Washington, and 1t
name some one to succeed Postmaster
George Henry Kinzel, who died last
Friday night, after brief illness OF
pneumonia He quit the office OF city
treasurer to become postmaster last
April Shirley Carter has been desig-
mated as acting postmaster by the
bonding company, with the approval
Of the Post Office Department.
officials Inspect Road.
President Willard and q party Of
high officials of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad made an inspection Of the
Shenandoah division between Harpers
Ferry and Lexington Thursday. 1t is
reported the train service on this d.
vision is to be improved, and that the
possibility Of a daily schedule. instead
of a six-day time table. Is being con-
sidered.
Almost any one should be in posi-
ton this year to have a Thanksgiving
day or Christmas turkey. or both, II
dealers, who say the crop in the Vlr-
ginia valley was never before SO large.
The meat is also said to be very nne.
The hot and dry summer was ois-
astrous to many farm crops, OUT II
was good for the turkeys. and the
birds have done well: l.,
Members Of the NJ. E. Church IN
the northern part Of Frederick county
are lamenting the loss by dre Of the
old Mountain Church, at Cedar Grove,
which was o landmark. having been
erected In 1884. The fire is alleged
to have been caused by sparks from
passing traction engine.
THOMAS Jefferson Hall. sixty-nine
wears old, a prominent farmer of Au-
rusta county, was thrown on his rid
ing horse the other afternoon and died
the following morning. his skull hav-
ing been severely fractured. His horse
was frightened by railway train and
dashed down an embankment, throw
ing Mr.. Hall headforemost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Heavy Apple Shipments.

The apple crop Of Frederick county
has been picked and packed. and 1t is
conservatively estimated that the pro-
duction of the orchards Of this county
was in the neighborhood Of 100000
barrels this year. The movement has
boon unprecedented, and . train of
from forty to fifty cars is no uucom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Electric Railway Sold.

The Richmond and Henrico railway
built some six years ago. has been sold
to the Gould interests for 100000. The
road was bonded for more than double
that sum. and when default was made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Boy Scouts Active.

The Boy Scout movement was given
new life in Winchester a few nights
ago. when a large audience heard the
principles of tho organisation discussed
nv W. J.. B. Houseman Of Richmond,
state scout commissioner. and there has
been since q material increase In the
membership Of Troop I Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
MANY M|SHAPS ON
. SHENANDOAH PIKE
Authorities Having Trouble
With Local and Visiting
Motorists.
STRINGENT GAME LAW
AFFECTS HUNTING SEASON
Winchester Gives Literally Il
Christmas Ship Cargo-Likely
Contest for Postmaster.
,ec,a1 correspondence OF me Star.

specta1 Correspondence of The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. November T.
An unusually large number OF persons
were injured this week in automobile
accidents on or near the Shenandoah
Valley pike between Winchester and
Stanton.
The authorities of Middletown, Fred
erick county, are having much trouble
with local and visiting motorists,
many of whom insist upon running
their cars through the town SO fast
that it is extremely dangerous for
people to cross the main street. Hall
a dozen or more were arrested in one
day and stffr fines were imposed. The
mayor told the visitors they were al
WAYS welcome, but they should respect
Two New Workers who arrived here
a day or two ago from Williamsport
Md. on q motor cycle were hurled
from their machine about twenty-five
feet upon striking a huge chunk OF
the street by Williamsport citizen
and damages amounting to $1S were
collected by the tourists.
Since the hunting season opened the
first of the week the woods have been
fun of hunters in quest Of game, and
it is reported to be more plentiful than
for several years. The law governing
the killing of game birds and animals.
however, Is very stringent, and only
small Quantities are being exhibited
by sportsmen. Forest fires are re-
ported from numerous localities, all
caused by hunters dropping matches
or cigarettes or cigars.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
A Tin Wedding Celebration
1903--19l3.

If memory with unerring hand
The date above, has gently
SCANNED
Our friends will know, we've
chosen the pleasure,
Or having them crown our full
happy measure
So on the 26th day of December,
At the hour of 3, the place you'll
remember
Our home 304 in St. Denis St.
We wish with US, to have you
meet.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H Keyser.
The sixteen ladies who were
fortunate enough to receive the
above responded promptly, while
a great many others who received
their invitation for 5 O'Clock, did
likewise and all enjoyed one of the
most delightful entertainments of
the season.
the 3 O'Clock guests enjoyed a
game of progressive euchre at
which Mrs Carr won the pretty
first prize, Miss Mabel Katie the
second, Mrs. Wemp the general
consolation and Mrs. j. e. De-
Blieux the BOBBY. During the
game, the guests were regaled
with delicious fruit punch and
later were ushered into the dining
room where at a handsomely an
pointed table a beautiful wedding
cake occupied the place of honor
and tiny slices tied up in tin foil
were given each guest to dream
upon. Delicious refreshments
were served and many toasts were
drunk wishing the happy couple
many returns of the day. A beau
tiful array of tin ware that in
cluded kitchen, dining room uten-
sils and bath room fixtures were
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Keyser,
by the many guests who enjoyed
their charming hospitality.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01

for a single instance. founded in
1883 at Queretaro, on the site of a
monastery then already old, Prof.
Bolton was told that the archives
had long since disappeared-pro-
badly in the troublous times when
Macmillan and the French in
vaded Mexico. But the few
priests remaining of the once
mighty establishment were cour-
teous to the stranger within their
gates. and gave him free leave to
search. Then an aged servingman
remembered an old trunk and a
chest of drawers somewhere in an
attic. There, inches deep in dust,
Professor Bolton found the annual
reports for a hundred years of
missions scattered far and wide
over the Southwest, for it was
from the College of the Holy
Cross that the young apostles had
been sent out to explore and
ChristianiZe the northern provin.
ces of New Spain, from Texas &c
California.
This book of Professor Bottoms
is not for popular consumption.
1t is not something to sit down
and read for an account of Next
can-American history. but q vast
mass of information as to the
/ whereabouts and nature of the
scores of thousands OF documents
recording the history of the South
west which Professor Bolton has
discovered in scores of different
national, state, municipal, and &c,
clesiastical repositories in Mexico.
| He is pioneer blazing a trail
into vast forest. Generations oil
historians ,t0-eome will follow his
.afeotsteDs, and thrt ugh long years
Of toll will make available for the
worlds knowledge the treasure;
whose existence he has revealed.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
An Ordinance.
mr.. Kame:

By Mr.. Katie:
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Com
missioners of the City of Natchitoches:
Sec. l, That concrete sidewalks and
curling shall be constructed on the fol-
lowing streets in the City of Natchi-
toches, to-wit:
On both sides of Sibley Street from
Second to Third St., 31-2 # wide.
On South side Of Sibley Street from
Third to Fifth ST., liz fit. WIDE
On North Side Of Sibley Street from
Fifth to Sixth st. 8 1-2 fit. wide
On South Side of Church ST., to Sec
ond st. Same width as now partly built.
On South Side of Touline st. to Sec
ond st Same width as now partly built
North Side of Touline st. from Sec
ond to Fourth 3 IL tt. wide.
On West side of Third from Church
to Pavie. Same width as East Side.
On West Side of Percy Street from
Cypress to Pine SITS. IL #. wide.
On North side of Pavie from Fourth
st. to Eighth St. Same width as part
ly built.
On West Side of Second St, from
Pavie to Texas St. 31-2 fit. wide.
That curb alone be built on the fol-
South Side Of Church St.. from Third
to Fifth SITS.
South Side Of Raglan St., from Sec
ond to Fourth SITS.
Curb on North Side Of Bossier from
Second to Pierson SITS.
Sec. 2. The Mayor is hereby instruc-
ted to advertise in different papers for
bies for said work.
Sec. 8. The contract to be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder, the
right being reserved to reject any or
all bids add contractor to give bond in
Bonding Company doing business in
this State in the sum of rs pei cent of
the estimated amount of the contract
for the faithful performance of said
contract.
Sec 4. A certified check for $3.50. 90
Dollars must accompany each bid as
guarantee of good faith, and all bids
shall be opened at the Mayors Office
at Natchitoches, La, on Friday Jan.
uary 23rd., 1914 at p. m,
Yeas: Kile, Katie, Boydstun
(Adopted)
Approved Dec. 29th, 1918.
GEO. w. KILE,
A true copy Mayor.
JNO. II. KEYSER
Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Orders of The Postmaster General.
Changes in weight limit and
postage rates for FOURTH
CLASS matter.

On and after January LIST, 1914,
the limit of weight of parcels of
the fourth class mail tor delivery
within the 1st and 2nd zones shall
be increased from 20 to so pounds
and in the 3rd, 4th, 9Th, 9th, 7th
and 9th zones from II to 20
pounds. Rates of postage on
parcels exceeding 4 ounces in
weight in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 9th
zones shall be as follows:
Third Zone. Six cents for the
first pound and two cents for each
additional pound or fraction there
of.
Fourth Zone. Seven cents for
the first pound and four cents for
each additional pound or fraction
thereof.
Fifth Zone. Eight cents. ff65r
the first pound ana fgsfS cents for
each additional pound or fraction
thereof.
Sikh Zone. Nine cents for the
first pound and eight cents for
each additional pound or fraction
thereof.
On and after March 10th, 1914,
books will be included in the par
eel post service. The rate will be
as follows: Books weighing s
ounces or less shall be one cent for
each 2 ounces or fraction thereof
and on those weighing in excess of
s ounces the regular zone rate
shall apply.
No change has been. made with
respect to the limit of size of
fourth-class mail. Parcels of such
matter greater in size than u
inches in length and girth CON-
bined shall not be accepted for
mailing.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Happy New Year.

With the blowing Of whistles,
ringing Of bells, iireing of cannons
and fire works, the birth of 1914
was heralded throughout the land
and here in Natchitoches the ar
rival of the heir was even more
loudly proclaimed than usual.
And still many parted with tie
old year with regret. as for the
most part, it was bright and
happy one, and treated US, collec-
lively, very well, and if the new
conner will smile as kindly upon
us our people will have much to
be thankful for
Generally, our commercial, in
dustrial and agricultural interests
prospered. the health has been
about near perfect as it is possible
in any community, a number OF
new enterprises have proven a
success; there has been a marked
increase in building activities and
more public improvements than
any previous year has had to its
credit in many a decade, if ever
before.
And there is every indication
that the prospects for the year
ushered in today are even brighter
than they were in the one just
brought to a close.
That it will bring disappolnt-
ment to some, there is little doubt,
but in wishing all of it's readers a
Happy New Year, The Enterprise
hopes, that the best of 1913 may
be the worst of 1914.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
A FRIEND.

1t has become a matter of def
mite knowledge susceptible OF
proof by plain. honest figures
that it is cheaper to build good
roads than to use bad ones, and
that the men who pay most for
their roads are the men who try
to get along with the. poorest
roads. Some readers may doubt
this, but it will be only because
they have not studied the ques-
ton. If they will get right down
to the actual facts as to what a bad
road costs, they will soon see that,
strange as it may seem. it is per-
fectly true that the most exren-
sive road is the unkept road. and
that good roads actually do pay
for themselves, and a profit be-
sides. The Progressive Farmer.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Ancestry Of Mrs. S. M. Hyams
Nee Mary Emily Prudhomme.

The 99th anniversary of the
venerable and beloved lady whose
name heads this article, was cele-
brated with great eclat by the
family and friends who continued
to pay their respects for several
days after the great occasion.
From early morning until nearly
midnight this wonderful old lady
held court and she was bright and
animated, never tired and res
pended eaily to the many toasts
offered. She was showered with
kilograms from many sections of
this and other States which de-
! lighted her as much as the hand
some presents sent.
At her special request we pub
lish her genealogy which will be
not only of interest to her family
and friends, but of historical value
to many.
Jean Prudhomme and Catherine Neil
lier, great-grandfather and great
grandmother Of Mary Emily Hyams,
Nee Prudhomme. Pierre Sebastien
Prndhomme and Jeanne Chever, grand
father and grandmother of Mary Emily
Hyams, Nee Prudhomme. Jean Bap-
tiste Prudhomme legitimate son of
Pierre Sebastien Prudhomme and Marie
Rosaline Malige, father and mother of
Mary Emily Hyams, Nee Prudhomme.
Jean Baptiste Prudhomme native of
this post was the legitimate son of
Pierre Sebastien Prudhomme and Marie
Jeanne Chever, was married by Pierre
Pave, (curate) April 18th, 1903 to
Marie Rosaline Malige native of New
Orleans who was the legitimate daugh-
ter of Joseph Malige and Marie Anne
Bardon. The witnesses to this mar
riage were: Remi Lambre, Francois
Rouquier, Charles Charmard, Joseph
Tauzin. This said Jean Baptiste Prud-
homme and Marie Rosaline Malige
were the father and mother of Mary
Emily Hyams, Nee Prudhomme. Mrs
Mary Emily Hyams had two brothers;
the oldest, Joseph Jean Baptiste Frud-
homme born Feb. 18th, 18s and Fran
co.'s Prudhomme born March 1st, 1907.
This second brother was years older
than Mary Emily Hyams who was
bQrn~Dec. 9th, 1874. Dominic Prud,
was not the father of Mary Emily
Hyams, Nee Prndhomme, but was the
brother of Antoine Prudhomme and
Emanuel Prudhomme and brother tt
Mrs. Francois Rouquier, Mrs. Dupal
and Mrs. Remi Lambre~ This informa.
ton of Dominic Prudhomme came from
Antoine Prudhomme, who also SAID
that Dominic Prudhomme left this coun
try and was never heardlof any more
The record of Mary Emily Hyams, Nee
Prudhomme was given to her by Rev.
Father Andres when he recopied the
old, old records of the church and in
terviewed the records of the court
house, just before his death. Her an
cestors were of the time of st. Denis
If this is doubted Mary Emily Hyams
Nee Prudhomme holds the old records
which she will gladly show to all.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01

The Rest Room Committee can
not express the delight that was
occasioned by the receipt of the
following letter the writer of whom
was too modest to sign his name
but that of "a Friend" will be
indelibly engraved upon their
memory as the first to show full
understanding of their efforts and
for that reason we have taken the
liberty of letting the public see
how fully he understands ana ap-
preciates tie motive Of their es-
Asablishlng Rest Room.
State La, Parish Natchitoches,
Xmas Eve
Rest Room of Natchitoches.
I am an old farmer and / did
not know or did think I would
live to see the day that there
would be place in Natchitoches
here for every body to come in
and rest if it is cold, warm, if it is
hot rest and get cool. a place
where the girls can go wash their
face and hands, dust their clothes
and rest. From what | have read
in the paper / know it must be a
nice place and the girls will be
well cared for, for the best ladies
in the State have made their rest
room and look after the manage
ment. Now if they have a shed
built for horses, shade trees
planted, a fence to enclose it all
what blessing it will be. / know
they can't do it all without helr
and / expect myaboys and girl;
to enjoy the rest room when they
go to Natchitoches and some of my
neighbors boys and girls to do the
same. l am putting in this letter
ten dollars as q Xmas gift to the
rest room. ! hope every body II
this parish that can will help if il
is only i've or ten cents it will be
money well invested for our boy:
and girls. Thanking the ladies OF
the Lesche club for the rest room
Wishing them a merry Xmas, that
the police jury and the public will
contribute literally to your club
so you can complete your gooc
work.
After my due respects,
A FRIEND.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Meetings. Drug Store is
headquarters for Grlgsby's
Liv- Ver-Lax.
California Woman Seriously Alarmed

IA short time ago l contracted a
severe cold which settled on my lungs
and caused me great deal of annoy
ance. | would have bad coughing
spells and my lungs were SO sore and
iniamed ] began to be seriously
alarmed. A friend r ecomm en- d ed
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. saying
she had Used it for years. | bought
a bottle and it relieved MY cough the
first night, and in week | was rio
of the cold and soreness of my lungs"
writes Miss Marie Gerber Sawtelle.
Cal. For sale by all dealers.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
FIJI. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. J. Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and tinan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catary Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system Tes-
timonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle, Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01

" omen suffrage is not a live
political issue in the United States
is how President Wilson explained
to the suffragettes who called upon
him with the desire to claim his
interest in the cause that they de-
sire to bring into the national
political arena.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Ihe Nan VINO NerIected iiimseIf

When his condition points to kid
ney trouble takes an unwise risk.
Backache, pain and soreness over the
kidneys, nervous or dizzy spells, poor
sleep, are all symptoms that will dis
appear with the regular use of Foley
Kidney Pills. They put the kidneys
and bladder in a clean, strong and
healthy condition. For sale by all
druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01

catered in the Post Office as End class matter
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
foils Afoul Plot.

When q shameful plot exists be-
tween liver and bowels to cause dis
tress by refusing to act, take DIR
Kings New Life Pills, and end such
abuse OF your system. Then gently
compel right action Of stomach, liver
and bowels, and restore YOUR health
and all good feelings. 25c at Natchl-
toches Drug Co
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
For Rent.

100 acres Of fine land, Cane River
front, one mile below Normal, one
main residence and tenant houses.
Apply to
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Official Journal Parish of Natchitoches
Parish School Board.
:" City of Netchitoches.

Communications are solicited, and
We will nos be held responsible Tor any
yiaws contained therein.
10 attsntiot will be paid to anony'
meusHetters.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-14

he or she really has become a skilled
worker.
Glove making is already taught in
the schools and one of our own girls
is a teacher. You can readily see,
therefore, the necessity of combining
the teaching of this branch, we will
say, with the imparting of knowledge
of the wages which glove workers re-
ceive, and we are hoping it will not
be long before everyone recognizes
it.
Then Miss Anderson smiled that
slow, hopeful smile she sometimes
wears.
tits bound to come" she added.
"And they can call it what they
please, we do not care, so long as it
is taught"