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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12
YANKEE GENIUS
SETS PACE FOR
WHOLE WORLD
Nation Produces Almost Every
Metal but the Industries Are
Not Organized.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1.-THE Unit
ed States has led the world in the de-
Velopment OF the useful arts and the
progress OF civilization during the last
half century, according to the find
ings Of Franklin s. Lane, secretary OF
the interior. Several months ago Mr.
Lane sought to learn what he could OF
the assets OF the country as they might
be revealed by his department, where
we are in point OF development, and
what we have with which to meet the
world, which is teaching us that war
is no longer set OF contests between
more or less mobile armed forces OF
the contending parties. their financial
strength, their industrial organization
and adaptability. their crop yield and
their mineral resources, but that It
ultimately comes to a test Of the very
genius Of the people involved. For to
mobilize an army, even great army.
Is now no more than an idle evidence
30 a single form Of strength IL behind
army the nation is not organized.
IN. Lane found that during the last
= century Yankee genius has pro-
81 thirty-six epoch making inven-
- while the whole world yielded
i fourteen and most OF these re-
I'd to the destructive arts. Mr.. Lane
rds that on an average 200 letters
/. patents are issued every day to Amer
| lean inventors, indicating that Yankee
genius promises to keep in the front
rank among the civilized nations OF
the world.
Almost Every Metal.
The United States produces every
mineral that is needed in industry.
with very few exceptions. Mr.. Lane
found. sixty-slx per cent of the worlds
petroleum.: sixty per cent OF It's cop
per, forty per cent OF its coal and
iron and thirty-two per cent OF It's
lead and zinc are produced In tho
United States. Tin in small quantities
's produced in Alaska and platinum
II Oregon, Nevada and California:
manganese in Virginia, Georgia, Ar
kansas and California. and OF nickel
alone less Is produced than is required
for American industries.
The adaptability and resourcefu1-
ness OF American chemists and engi-
neers has been proved during the Eu-
ropean war as never before. Barium
salts, formerly imported, are now be-
ing manufactured in California. Colo
RADIO. Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York
Tennessee and West Virginia. The
new industry not only meets the do
mestic demands but large quantities
OF barium compounds are being sup
piled to foreign nations.
Sodium cyanide has been substitu-
ted for potassium cyanide in the
treatment OF gold ores. thus making
up for the potash shortage in this
country. Tungsten. anthony. cad
MUM and other rare chemicals are
now being produced IN America.
Can Build Battleship.
f, The United States can build an
automobile. excepting the tires. To
replenish the soil there Is an album
dance of phosphorus. and potash
exists in the deposits OF searles lake,
Cal. Nitrogen can be extracted from
the air so that we can feed of the
earth and keep 1t sustained.
The United States is the only ma
ton in the world that can build
battleship complete, without looking
to other nations or sections OF the
globe for parts.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12
EVERGREEN PEACH TREE.

SUFFER- CREEK, Cal. Mar. IL
w. L. Rose. an attorney hero. has an
evergreen peach tree. While other
trees planted in his garden at the
same time and supposed to be OF the
same variety are bare. this tree stands
cut alone in full leaf as fresh and
'green as ever.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

Exhibits of the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition are to be seen at the Paua-
ma California International Exposi-
ton throughout 1916. They are be-
ing placed in the science and educa-
tion building. under the direction OF
DIR. Walter Hough. and comprise one
OF the many interesting additions TO
the San Diego exposition for the new
years.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

Kansas City public library circulate
ed 69,139 books in 1915.
China has more ducks than all the
rest OF the world put together.
Spain in 1915 mined 2.402.000 tons
Of coal and imported 10000 0tons.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

The first visiting newlyweds to In
spect the San Diego exposition's court
OF Leap Year were Nlr. and Mrs. John
Kiphaut. of New York City. who ac-
companied the Southern Pacific traf-
fic agents on their recent educational
visit. Mr.. and Mrs. Kiphaut gave the
beautiful court their endorsement.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12
SMALLEST BABY.

TpLToNsvILI.E. o., Mar. II.
The women of this town are
interested in n tiny mite of
humanity which arrived at the
home of Joseph Beuson. The
infant. girl. is formed per-
fectly, but weighs only TWEEN
ty-four ounces. The child is
fed with a medicine dropper.
Mrs. Benson's wedding ring
can he slipped over the baby's
hand and down TO its elbow.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

a set Of rules has been suggested 10
the San Diego exposition as 1T to gov
ern the activities in the new Court
OF Leap Year. The young woman who
offered them has a keen sense OF
humor and II for no other reason ex-
position officials may consider adopt
ing them. The suggested rules fol-
low:
I. The court is strictly for bust
ness. Remember there are others
waiting. Get 1t off your chest and
move on to any one OF the adjoining
paths for the hand-holding stage.
.. Don't be bashful. Remember
the poor boob would probably do the
same TO you but is scared.
3. II your man attempts to flee.
call guard. None must escape.
g. Proposing to the same man
wtice in one day Is forbidden. II any
can resist the first time he doesn't de-
serve second trial.
5. No flirting with some one
else's prospect"
6. Every dance lady's choice.
Z. If partner insists upon lead,
ing" you in dancing. you may leave
him.
s. Honeymooners welcome. Spe-
cial shaly paths with arbored benches
for their exclusive use.
0. Class "A. includes girls under
is: class B. between / and "a: class
c, over "a: old maids over 90 re.
ferred to the citrus grove across the
street.
A Spanish flag 16x10 feet has beer
received from King Alfanso OF snaln
by President G. A. Davidson OF the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

The Spanish emblem will be raised on
a great pole on the Plaza de Panama
at noon dedication day by Spanish
Consul, Count del Vale de Salazar.
Spain is represented in the EXPOSE
tIon by exhibits.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

Tomassini's Royal Italian Band Is
the first of the many bands to be en-
gagged for San Dlego's 1916 EXPOSE
ton. Tomassini lays claim to being
the youngest band leader in the
world, The Spanish singers and dan
GERS will return to the grounds dedi-
cation day, March IS. and the music
for the year is to he made in keep
ing with the international tone OF the
exposition by contracting with such
musical organizations as the Marim-
ba band, Russian band. Philippine
Constabulary band and score OF
others.
The government building that Is to
house the United States fisheries at
the San Diego exposition will be COM
pleted within few days. and when
the government tanks have been in
stalled will be one of the greatest
temporary aquariums ever prepared.
The government fisheries exhibit at
the San Francisco exposition was in
stalled in the Palace of Food Prod
ucts.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

With every building crowded
with exhibits, new buildings in course
Of construction. and a special field
being built for the display of motor
transportation vehicles. the official
roster OF state, national and county
participants at the San Diego exposi-
ton shows nineteen nations, seven
western states. two United States ter
ritorles and sixteen California coun-
ties.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

Venezuela is promoting slsal grow.
ng.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-03-12

A Spanish flag 16x1O feet has been
received from King Alfanso Of snaln.
by President G. A. Davidson OF the
San Diego 1916 exposition along
with the kings regret that he can not
be present dedication day, March Is.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-28

than they are, did these craft orga- nizations not exist.
 That is true enough. But the union that simply holds on is actu- ally going backwards. The union that only prevents itself being torn to pieces and it's members paid peon- ist wages is pretty near reaching the minimum of efficiency. It is not a standard that should be set. It is a standard that should be wiped off the map.
 Labor organizations must accomp. fish definite victories. Labor must do that through recognized solidar- ity. If the logical fact in connect ion with organization is that it gives one man the strength of all, then all of all. It is historical fact that you can only reallze the masses strength in the realization of the in dividual's strength and that can De brought about only by solidarity. Solidarity only means complCte union: unionization of aim, of ac- tivities, of energy. It simply means that all will work for one and one will work for all
 The employers are realizing that. Never before has industrial pre- paredness been proclaimed with such a universal and uniform agitation. And never before has industrial pre- paredness been built upon capitalist solidarity making an injury to one employer the injury of all. They are carrying out this policy slowly but surely all over the country. They are carrying it out not in resolutions and addresses and mutual admira tions at conventions, but in hard re- ality in their associated shops and organizations looking towards con- ] plete unity of action.
 And, it is certain, until the work, CTS follow suit, making working class solidarity reality ill fact or and off the job, without frittering away useless time upon useless ac,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-28

tivities, they will be as they are quite helpless to accomplish any thing except here or there per- functory revolt against entirely cb- noxious conditions.
 It is difficult to expect that reform will come quickly even in methods of organization any more than in any other social activities. It is quite apparent that there will have to be considerable discussion before discussion in itself Will move the organization ahead any It is more than likely that the very methods and the very conditions which will follow the utilization of those methods of employers, will force the workers into industrial organiza- tion.
 The consequence of being com pelled to await such condition is obvious, and it is reason the more why industrial organization should be insisted upon and agitated for a, all times. If efficient organization is realized as the keynote of success for capital, it is positively true that efficiency of organization, an indus trial organization, is all the more re quisite of Labor.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-28

Anything in the line of job work ct the Industrial Worker Office. Satisfaction assured.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
(frOm N. 0. Daily States
Women W. 0. W. Chief Resent Attacks On Pleasant.
State Grand Guardian Calls Poster Attack Most Depabe
Against Candidate"

Heartily ndong the course Woodmen camps in
candidate for found Jefferson hall raded
py Governor Halls militia Mrs Amelia Smith, grand guardian
the Wooden Circle caS the attack about despcabe
public office" ~ "
Mrs Smith, grand guardian the representative Of the Wood
men Circle of the State letter addressed to j Morah
consul commander fOeander Camp a. who defended the
on OF placing Pleasant picture the Jersn parish hail.
tn0 ha In question of highest standard a attended
by @ the best people in this city.
The Endorsement the grand guardian in fn is as Follows
nave read IN the press your statement that the pctureo
UIohe Pleasant found in the hall the Protection Levee
@nc6 was raded by the militia placed there by you
end and supporter Of Colonel Pleasant the hall
being frequently used by the Woodmen, and
various other aterna and charitable organizations for social
gatheng have also read your telegram Mr. Marby, and
am writing this to that heartily ndorse your telegram
ana approve OF your course in this matter.
The several social gatherings held hall were of the
and feel that the exploiting of this as the lowest dive in
] IS not only reflection on the good men and good
held there but it is about the despab that Ihave
copy of Mrs Smith letter Mr. Morath was given out the
esant headquarters Tuesday morning and along with
OF Mr. Morah defense of his position placing the Pleasant pos
ter IN the hall recently raided by the Statemitia.
THESE camps Hyacnth Beacon
uane ove oleander Willow Palmetto Hickory Live and
The camps have all adopted the following resolutions:
certain newspapers ana individuals advocating the
OF certain candidates and the headquarters of of the
Tor goyernr have fit to campaign
the finding OF picture poster another candidates for
IN hall ralded by Governor Halls militia in Jefferson
Whereas hall above frequently used by the w
w and the Woodmen Circle and other raterna organizations
for social gathering of the members of these orders
wives daughters, mothers and sisters and
Whereas the New Orleans using this incident
seeking the candidacy of OF the candidates COVER
o aePng @ @ 70 arouse Peudce against nlScanddate by de-
enuncaton being used by the headquarters of
dates for governor; therefore, be it
Resolved, By Hyacnth Camp, No. 387 W. O. W. that we
heartily and indor5e ofSoveregn j. Morath
Consul Commander 0eander Camp No defending his posi-
in this matter and deprecat sincerely use of this
Incidents in political and do hesitate
he voters of Louisiana" :"
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08

The Letter "E. .

Some one has advanced
the opinion that the letter
''e' is the most unfortunate
character in the English al
phabet. because it is always
OUT of cash. forever in debt,
never out of danger and in
hell all of the time.
But we call his attention
to the fact that "e' is never
in war and always in peace.
1t is the beginning of exist
ence, the commencement of
ease and the end of trouble.
Without it there would be no
heat, no life and no heaven.
1t IS the center of honesty
makes love perfect and with
out it there would be no
editors, devils nor news.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
Police Jury Meeting.

Last Thursday the Police
Jury met in regular monthly
session with all members
present and transacted most
" routine business.
The resignation of Or. ]. P
Elmore as Road Commission
and the present repairing OF
the courthouse were the
two most important matters
that came upfor discussion.
The minutes of Thursday S
meeting will more fully ap-
pear In another column of
this issue.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
DEGES.

Nous avons la protonde
douleur d'annoncer d la mort
de Nine veuve Charles Las
seigne. nee Rosela Jacob,
agee de 70 ans ct 6 mois,
mort survenue le luudi %
d6cembre dernier, a 4:3O heu-
res du matin, apres quelques
semaines de maladie souferte
avecpatience ct resignat on,
ct munie de tous les secours
que lEglise Catholique ac-
corde a ses entants. lie meme
jour, a 4::30 heures de lapres
midi, avaient lieu ses fune
rallies en- rEglise St. Pi RE
au milieu d Pune fouIe immen-
Sc de parents ct d'amis.
Ellie laisse pour pleurer sur
sa tombe, Z enfants, Al pc
tits-enfants ct un frere, Nd.
Adam Jacob.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
Church Program Proves
A Grand Success. =

The Benefit performance
and Dance given last Sunday
in the w. 0. w. Home at La
Place for the benefit of St.
Peters Catholic Church
proved a perfect social and
financial success. The play
presented by the LaPlace
Dramatic Club was we'll re-
celved and highly appreciat-
ed and the young amateurs
were frequently applauded.
Many of those present were
SO well pleased with the per-
formance that they will re-
turn to see it again Sunday,
Jan. 9th. in the Godchaux
High School at Reserve.
The net results of the en-
terta'nment amounts to
$125. SO, and thanks are due
to the ladies apd gentlemen
who had charge ofthe event
and also to the members of
the Dramatic Club.
Let no one forget that Sum
day, Jan. 9th, there will be |
an entertainment in the God
chaux High school at Re-
serve for the benefit of St. |
Peters Catholic Church, and
all areearnestly requested to
attend. There will be a Play
followed by Dancing and
refreshments will be served.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
d Are you in favor Of suffiei:

| (O Are you in favor of suffici.
ent appropriations to make the re
form school at Monroe, what in
reality it should be so that the
inmates may taught trades and
given an EDUC On if necessary,
and are you irf4ayor of establish
ing another ref6isn school south
Of Monroe, at Jackson, or some
other suitable place?
60 Are nsfavor of such
Legislation EilL provide in part
at leasts sport of fami-
lies of prisoners and provide a
fund by which upon their release
prisoners may receive some part
of their earnings while in con-
finement {?
(9) Are you not opposed to
corporal punishment in the peni-
tentiary and other iails, and do
you not recognize that same is in
violation of existing laws and are
you not in favor of, making
the offence of beating a prisoner
a separate offence from the ordi-
nary assault and battery, and of
providing some special method of
proof thereof, so that such vio-
lations of law may be properly |
and adequately punished?
W. o. HART Chairman.
L. s. WEIS
ANDREW H. WILSON,
T. P. THOMPSON,
E. NJ. STAFFORD.
MRS. @. G. DEVALL,
r. II MARR
F. S. SHIELDS, President
JNO. L. SUTTON, Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
Proceedings of the Police Jury
or JHE
-UF IEs-
Parish of St. Joan the 6aptisi.
JANUARY 9Th. 1915

NAANOAA Otu.s 401O
Inc Police Jury met this day in
regular monthly session. with the Hon.
A. Lasseigne in the chair and the follow.
,ng members present: Messrs. LeBrun
Bourgeois, Nagel, Barre. and Songy.
Absent None.
Ths minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Finance Committee reported
tavorably upon several bills which were
ordered paid.
Moved by Mr.. Nagel. seconded By Mr.
Songy that the resignation of DIR. j. P.
Elmore as road COMMISSIONER De accept
ed, and that the Jury wish to extend
their thanks to him for the time and at.
tention he gave = the road work.
Moved by AR. Songy,. seconded by Mr.
Bourgeois that Mr. o. MONTE Of La Place
be granted Bar Room permit and that
the Sheriff be authorized to isEus ths
propee license according TO Law.
Moved by Mr. Songy seconde by Mr..
Nagel that an office in the Court House
be reserved for. tbt School Board.
Moved bv Mr. Nagel and seconded by
Mr.. Sangy that the Committee compris.
ed of Mesers ]. B. O. Graugnard and
Placide Barre appointed by the Police
Jury of ST. John Parith to Supervise the
repairing and remodeling of the Court
House be and Is hereby authorized and
empowered to use and disburse the
necessary funds to complete the work
now being doue by Mr.. Geo. .Rodriaue
contractor as per contract of Oct. 8,
1915,
providing the amount does not excssl
th9 sum of $4,000. Unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr.. LIE Brun. seconded by
Mr.. Bourgeois that Mr.. Frank Audifirst
be named pound keeper in the fifth ward
There being no further business
on motion, duly seconded. the Jury
adjourned.
A true copy:
H. BoDIN. A. LAssEIGNR.s
Secretary. President,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
LOCAL PERSONALS.
Those We Meet, Hear of and
See During the Week.
Visitors in and out OF the
Parish.

Mr. Lionel ]. Champagne paid
US visit on Friday.
DR.. Stephen j. Songy, and
Mr.. jeff D. Merricq two popular
candidates of the Berthelot Fac
ton were in our midst on Tues
day.
Sheriff Berthelot and friends
made tour recently throughout
the parish. and reported political
conditions as very encouraging in
every ward.
The Board of School Directors
assembled in monthly session on
Thursday and transacted general
routine work.
Superintendent L. ]. Bourgeois
and all members being present.
Mr.. William Wuerderman, a
popular machlnistin the employ
of the Novelty Machine Works
Of New Orleaus was in Lucy on
Tuesday repairing lie Meschac6be
large newspaper press.
We have had the pleasure to
meet every Candidate of the
Berthelot Faction this week, and
the whole ticket seems to be more
iubiIant then ever.
Victory for the BertheIot men
can be the onlyresult on January
Is.
. .
The different public Schools of
his parish re-opened on Monday !
after being closed for |
he holidays.
Teachers and children wore ali
on the opening day. /
Remember january 25. 1916 is |
he great Day. Don't fail togo to
he Polls and Cast your Vote for
he Berthelot Candidates. in
ther words. Tie Peoples Candi-
atea@
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
OFFICIAL NOTICE

Edgard, La. Jan. 6, 1916.
In accordance with resolution adopt
ed by the Parish Democratic Executive
Committee, Of the parish of st, John the
Baptist, at the meeting held OH
November 6, 1915 the following polling
booths are hereby designated a. the vol
ing places tor the primary election % be
held throughout this parish on Tuesday,
January %, 1916. as follow:
First Ward at j. l. Pancaire's place
Second /" = ST. John Courthouse
Third Albert j Lacazes place
Fourth Fhe Woodmen of the
World Building
Fifth The Sugar Belt Club
Building
Sixth GarYville Courthouse
Building.
(Sigued) Paul Berthelot.
Chairman.
Eugene Dumez.
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
BORN.

On January ! 1916 to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Martin of
Lucy, La, a bouncing boy.
Congratulations.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-01-08
55l,55a.sI

I te Of Eohisiana. Parish of st. james.
aF Reynaud President, and I, A. Il.
Dis, Cashier of the above named Bank. do
hnly swear chat the shove statement Is
J, 70 the best ofna knowledge and belief.
bscribed = IN 10 before me this,
day Of 3ece1 Ip15.
Signed BE MELANCON
Notary Public.