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The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
Scientists Differ: One Universe or Many?

learned debate on the dimensions OF
the universe.
After the discussion 1t appeared the
assembled astronomers were split into
two factions on the question whether
there is one universe. the dimensions
of which tax human comprehension,
or a million or more universes, the
extent of which In space simply stag
gers the finite imagination.
On the one s.do were ranged the
supporters Of DR.. Heber d. Curtis Of
the Lick observatory, who defended
the old theory that our universe Is one
of many universes. This theory has
been until recently generally accepted
by astronomers.
On the other side appeared the fol-
lowing Of DR.. Harlow Shapley Of the
Mount Wilson Solar observatory, who,
m an exhaustive discourse replete with
terms Of the higher and highest calcu-
lus sought to demonstrate that there
is but one immense universe.
II Is a universe ten times larger
than hitherto conceived By the widest
! astronomical calculation.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
u. S. Senators Human Beings After All

United States senators-members
II of the most august legislative
body" In the world-as a rule take
themselves mighty seriously. Yet they
have been given nicknames, just IKE
small boys. prize fighters and Daii
players. The Washington newspaper
correspondents are responsible TOT
most of these nicknames. It's easier
you see, to say "Quince" than to say
"Josiah Quintus Bobb Of Massyiva-
MIA" Also. these correspondents In
the senate press gallery have learned
that senators are only human beings
after all. Some of these nicknames
are rather clever; others are decided
" forced. For example, the two lead
ers in the treaty fight, Senator Hitch
cock Of Nebraska, and Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts,, both have theiI
nicknames. Senator Hitchcock is reg
alarly alluded to as "Hitchy-Koo,'
while the cabot" in his opponents
name has resulted in Cabbage"
The identity of some of the senator;
bearing picturesque sobriquets MAJ
not be revealed, for obvious reasons
For instance, 1t would be impossible
to tell the name of the senator wh'
Is called 'PoIonius," because Of hi
heavy style and podgy wit. Nor woul'
II be wise to disclose the name of TIT
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

with its broad, fat fields, brilliantly
green; it's tall, graceful pines with
their pungent perfumes; and its riv-
ers, upon whose peaceful bosoms ply
small slow-moving steamers laden with
cotton and peanuts and redolent pine
lumber. Often, in the summer eve
nings, the resonant deep voices Of ne
groes singing their quaint southern
melodies here come over the water,
or, from afar, the clear voice Of a
girl can be heard calling the cows
The swamps along the streams also
with the fascination Of their somber
paths, shaded recesses, and broodine
silence that appeal to the imagination
leave a deep impression upon the
minds of those who visit them.
The map takes in about 24o square
miles and is a true picture In minia'
ture of all the features in this area.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
The Old Capable of Useful Achievements

Thomas of Colorado read
y into a Record the other day, dur
ing discussion of pension matters
letter from John W. Riley, eighty-two
wears a veteran of the Civil war, I'D
part, as follows:
Nowadays mere years are no sign
Of either physical or mental diminu-
t,on. There Is living at the Dayton
Military home a veteran who VIII De
100 wears old next June-Comrade W.
r. Bayne, of Barracks No. Z. He is as
active in body and mind as any man
half his age; is commander of Veteran
post. No. 5. of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. Look at Uncle Joe
Cannon, ex-speaker Of the house, over
eighty-three, hale and hearty.
@And lest we forget. Titan was
ninety-eight when he painted his IA
nous Battle OF Lepanto,' the mos
famous single picture in the world
aAt seventy Commodore Vanderbilt
owned but 100 miles of railroad. and
at eighty-eight he owned 10000 mile
of railroad and had added to his for
tune s1O0.OO0.0O0. Henry Watterson
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

senator who is termed Sweetheart
on account of his dapper manner,
mincing way of speaking and general
cunningness. 1t would never do to d.
vulge the individuality of "The Boy
Orator" or of 1.-THE Migratory Bird"
II would not be quite sporting. either
TO tell who is called "'The Kentucky
Gambler" 1t is disagreeable, but
true that another senator is known as
"Hog Eye"
Hiram Johnson of California Is
termed "Hi-Ram." Vice President
Marshall is ''the V. p" Senator Reed
Smoot of Utah is Senator Smooth
senator AISLE |. Gronna of North Da'
kota has a first. name easily altered
to "Ace."
Senator Knute Nelson of Minneso
ia. splendid Old Viking" Is king
Canute."
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

when they are put in the living room
or in the dining room even, they save
the building of an extra bedroom. In
children's rooms they are especially
desirable. as during the day they are
lift up and swung out of sight into
a closet. That leaves the room free
for use as a nursery or playroom.
Such modern conveniences as space
saving beds, space-saving closets are
what architects are using to give home
builders the maximum amount Of home
for their money.
Before deciding on a home-building
plan the architect. contractor and ma
terial dealer should be consulted. From
them all that is new in home equip
ment can be learned, and they will
enable the builder to save a consider
able amount of money.
Homes are scarce everywhere in the
country, and it seems certain that this
condition will continue for several
wears. The person who builds nov
will reap the benefit, as he will make
a great saving in rents for some years
| to come.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
Erankness.

The eldest sons of British peers bear
what are known as courtesy titles,
when the head of the house has two
or three and can spare an inferior one
to his son.
Earl WintertOn, young English
politician, has a keen sense of humor
and can enjoy a joke on himself, as
is evidenced by his recounting of this
one:
Before succeeding TO the earldom he
was known as Lord Turnour, under
which name he figured in some noisy
scenes in the house. A few months
after his fathers death he was thus
addressed at dinner by fellow guest
81 ought to know you, but / can't
recall your name"
"Oh. l am Earl Winterton," was the
reply.
"Of course, of course" said the 9th
or "Why. have been c9nfoundin;
Won all the evening with that as
Turnour
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
Dewey's House to Be Turned Into Store

one of the most popular figures ever
before the American public.
The admiral was more than year
reaching America after his exploit of
May day, 1898. The American people
insisted upon doing some handsome
and permanent service for him, and
when it was found that he was to wed
Mrs. Mildred Mclean Hazen the
thought crystallized in a public sub
scription to buy the home on Rhode
Island avenue
The deed to the house was delivered
TO Admiral Dewey October %, 1879
about two weeks before his wedding
Three weeks later there was wave
Of protest when he transferred tho
house to Mrs. Dewey. 1t was after
ward transferred TO the admiraPs son
George Dewey Admiral Dewey diet
January 16, 1917.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
WASHINGTON
,SIDELIGHTS
To Establish Redwoods National Park

When the clerk read the resolution
which came up on the unanimous con-
sent calendar, the following TOOK
place:
MIR. Walsh-Mr. Speaker, reservlng
the right to object, would ike 10 ASK
the gentleman if the secretary OF the
interior has exclusive jurisdiction over
forest reserves?
Mr.. Lea of California; think the
department of agriculture has eAclu-
sive Jurisdiction over the forest re-
serves and the secretary of the inter-
Tor has Jurisdiction over the PARKS
Mr.. WnIsh-This would be treated
differently from forest reserves II tnlS
tract was acquired?
Mr.. Les IT California-Hes; 80 un-
derstand.
MIR. WLIrN is from Massachusetts
and New England is always active III
national park legislation. But the eA-
nected opposition didn't develop.
Seouoia National park Ito be en-
Iarped and its name changed to Roose'
wolf, preserves the "Sequoia gigan
rio " ar Big Trees. The redwood Is
its first cousin and is being extensive
" numbered. The movement to save
the redwood from extinction by estab
fishing the RedwoOds National part
has resulted in the formation OF
"saye the RedwoOds League" VIII
nationwide membership.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

The pantry extends back parallel With
the rear porch, and is provided with
a door to permit the iceman TO dellV-
err ice without entering the house.
Opposite the dining room and kitch-
en- are the two bedrooms and oath-
room. The door from the dining room
opens into a short hall, at each end OF
which is a bedroom, both II by 10
feet inches, with the bathroom De-
tween.
4 study of the floor plan will show
how convenient this arrangement IS
and how the work of caring for the
home can be done with a minimum or
steps and effort.
While there are but three closets IN
| the house, the basement extends under
the whole house and provides ample
space for storage. for the heating
plant, fuel and other things. In bunga-
lows Of this type it is customary to
build storage rooms in the basement
for trunks and other receptacles for
clothing.
The advantage of a bungalow is that
IF provides all the room the tamlly
requires. but has no waste space. Also
there are no stairs for the hOusekeeper
70 climb. For these two reasons the
bungalow, especially one of brick, Is
heing built by the thousands IN the
city and country.
= While special emphasis has been lalo
on the advantages this brick bungalow
has for city construction, it is equally
r suitable for smaller towns and rura
: communities. In appearance II Is
very desirable type of house, Whll'
. the interior arrangement is such tina
if will accommodate family OF goo'
. size without any waste space.
h At the present cost of building
Q waste space is folly. Every foot o
: construction that is saved means
= considerable reduction in the cost o
the new home. That is one or IN
q reasons why architects are deslgnln
f residences that seem small VINE
o Judged by the standards that were
n vogue a few years ago. A secon
10 reason is that extra room means eXtr
n work for the housekeeper. In man
r bungalows of this type space-savln
g beds. the sort that are concealed uuI
ing the day are installed. These pee
,r are full size. comfortable beds, an
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
BRICK BUNGALOW
FOR NARROW LOT
Good Type for Man With Little
Money to Invest.
ROOMS ARE WELL ARRANGED
Work of Caring for This Home Can
BE Done With Minimum of Steps
and Effort-Has Five
Rooms.
ey WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. william A. Raoford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 the
subject of building for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1877 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
In the larger cities, especially in
those where there have been estab-
lished fire limits in which houses with
nOninfammable walls only can be erect
ed, the brick bungalow is an excellent
type of home for the builder who has
not q great amount of money TO IN
vest. The outer wall is usually of one
of the several sorts of face brick
which make an attractive exterior
Architects by the addition of a porch
and by special roof treatments have
transformed what was once a very or
binary appearing home into one thai
is most pleasing in appearance.
The usual method of constructing
these bungalows is to build frame OF
wood and surround it with a single
brick wall. This method makes FOL
economy in construction, and, at TIT
| same time, makes warm house II
winter and a cool one in summer
| The design shown in the accompany
ing illustration is this type of house.
This house is designed especially TO
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
EXPERIENCES NEVER LAST.

We are beginning to realize that all
az cur experiences during the day, all
Of our thoughts. emotions and mental
attitudes. the multitude OF niue
things which seem to make but fieet-
lne impression, are not in reality lost.
EVER day leaves It's Photographic
records on the brain and these records
are never erased or destroyed they
rlmply drop into the subconscicus
,,Ind and are ever on call.--Orison
erstt Marden in Chicago News.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

IS termed a ''hi-roof." the overhans
adding to the attractiveness OF the
home.
Five good-sized rooms are shown on
the floor plan. They are living ana
dining rooms, kitchen and two Deu-
rooms. besides the bathroom.
The living room extends across the
front of the house and is % feet Q
inches by 10 feet. The fireplace is
set in the end wall, where it helps
make the entry hall CHEEKY. Double
doors lead to the porch. The dining
room also is unusually large for bun
galow, being Is by 20 feet. A SET Oh
four windows makes this llght rooln'
The kitchen 10 feet 9 inches oy II
feet 6 inches. adjoins it at the rear
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
MAP SHOWS HISTORIC AREA
,.sued bv the War Department It De-
piets Holland Quadrangle IN VIZ
oinia and North Carolina.

The topographic map of the Hollanu
quadrangle in Virginia and North Car
Dina has just been published Oy Tue
limited States geographical survey de-
nartment of the interior. This area
was Surveyed in cooperation with the
war department and the state OF VIZ
einia, and the map is one of many Gov
ering a large area along and near the
east coast Of the Old Dominion. II
shows part of Isle Of Wight. Nanse-
: mond. and Southampton counties in
virginia. besides small strip Of Car
olina. The principal town shown on
the map is Franklin, which has a pop
ulation of ABOUT 1900. The area Is
rich In the earlier history Of America
and would be Of great strategic Inn
portance in military operations agains
invading forces from some nation o.
nations foolish enough to be hunting
In our country place In the sun.
Il Is a rather picturesque cOunu'
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
CALOMEL LOSING
OUT IN SOUTH
Mr.. Dodson, the oliver Tone"
Man, Responsible for Change
for the Better.

Every druggist in town has noticed,
great falling off in the sale of calonf
They all give the same reason. Da
sons Liver Tone is taking its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it," DOdson's Liver Tone is per-
sonally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't
cost very much, but if it fails to give
easy relief in every case Of liver slug
gishness and constipation, just ask Tor
your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy, harm
less to both children and adults. rake
a spoonful at night and wake up reel
ing fine; no biliOusness, sick headache'
acid stomach or constipated bowels.
IT doesn't grippe or cause inconvenience
all the next day like violent caion'ei-
Take dose of calomel today ana TO-
morrow you will feel weak, SICK aho
| nauseated. Don't lose day.-AdV'
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

of my head at times. My bowels did
not move for days and ! could not eat
without suffering. The doctor could not
help me and one day told my husband
that / could not stand the pain any
longer and sent him to the drug store
to gel ne a bottle of Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and threw
the Doctors medicine away. After
taking three bottles of Vegetable Com
pound and using two bottles of LYDIA =.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash l could 20
my own housswork. If it had not been
for your medicine don't know where l
would be today and am never without
a bottle of it in the house. You may
publish this if you like that it may help
some other woman. MRS. MARY
SLENDER, 120 Orange ST., Wyandotte'
| Mich
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
WASHINGTON house has
w passed the following resolution:


w passed the following resolution:
"ResoIved. That the secretary OF the
interior be, and is hereby, directed 10
investigate and report to the house OF
representatives as to the suitability,
location, cost, if any, and advisa0lllty
of securing a tract or tracts OF land
in the state of California containing
stand of typical redwood trees OF the
species 'Sequoia Sempervirens' with
view that such land be set apart and
dedicated as a national park for the
benefit and enjoyment of the people
of the United States and for the pur-
pose of preserving such trees from de-
struction and extinction, and also as to
whether or not the whole or any part
of such lands or the purchase price
thereof would be donated to the Unit
ed States, and the probable cost OF
maintaining such lands as a part oil
the national park system"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

who is one of the greatest among edi-
torial writer's of the nation, at eighty
three is still in the harness.
This winter attended post meet
ing at Pleasant Hill, O.-Dan w. Will
liams Post, No. 369. Grand Army Of
the Republics live-wire post. There
were IL Grand Army men present,
some of whom came four or five miles
The average age of the II was eighty
one years and nine months. This post
meets once a month, and the average
attendance is IL. Tell me no more
that the old are not capable of high
and useful achievements
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
ALL WRONG
WAS Her LIVER
Before Taking BIaCk-Draught,
Missouri Lady Was Troubled
With Constipation, Head
ache and Bad Taste
in Mouth.

Grandin, Mo.-Mrs. Susa Brooks, OF
this place, writes: "Some time ago
I was in a bad fix. with stomach and
liver trouble. 1 did not feel good at
anv time. / was very constipated,
and had headaches from this condl-
ton, and had continual hurting In my
stomach, and bad taste in the mouth.
Could tell my liver was all wrong.
T had known of Black-Draught, so
decided to try it myself. l began with
a large dose or doses, gradually get
ting TO smaller doses. 1t regulated my
bowels, relieved me of the hurting IN
nv stomach, cleaned off my liver and
made me feel like a new person"
If you get up in the morning feeling
as tired as you did when you went TO
bed-achy, coated tongue, bad taste IN
mouth. sallow complexion-then your
liver has not done its full duty, and
vour system has absorbed the poisons
which your liver should have taken
away.
An occasional dose of Thedford's
Black-Draught will help this impor-
tant organ to function properly.
Get a package of Thedfords Black
Draught liver medicine today.
Druggist sells it, or can get 1t Tor
yoU.-Adv.
man usually drops his prosperous
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
roucH IRON INSTEAD OF WOOD.

Investigation discloses the fact that
in many districts Of England the Gus
tom Of touching wood still prevails just
ms 1t did among past generations. In
Scotland the superstition Of the touch
is not unknown. although in their case
II Is iron that is believed to possess
the charm Of averting evil. For In
stance. the fisher people OF Scotland
who regard the sight or mention OF .
pig as q bad omen. are accustomed b
touch iron
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

a narrow lot. which makes for econ
omy in the total cost of the home. 1t
is 26 feet wide and "a feet deep, with
a 9-foot front porch projection. The
placing of the entrance at the side
is rather unusual, and is done to give
privacy to the porch, and TO permit
the installation of sash during the Win
ter. turning the outdoor porch into
a coy living porch. The roof is what
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

W l Z n U u I ucIP. \
h ave had pains
every month so bad
That / would nearly
double up. Some
times / could not
a room with
cut stopping to rest,
and everything l ate
upset my stomach.
Three years ago
i los t a c hill d
and su fered so
|hadlv that / was out
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

PURCHASED with pennies of school
/ children and TIE contributions Oh
patriotic citizens as a tribute 10 a
hero. the house at 1747 Rhode Island
avenue, given 70 Admiral George Dew
ey in 1899, has been sold out OF the
family and is being converted into 4
store.
This residence was possibly the
largest factor in dimming the halo OF
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05

"What's the matter with this gentle
man who is being placed in an am
bulanceT'
"He's a tired business man who was
prostrated in the front row."
"Howf"
He was induced to attend what
he supposed to be a conventional girl
and music show, but It turned out to
be a musical comedy with quite a
complicated plot.r-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
no KICK.

"Some say we don't have the great
actors we used to-"
"Stin there seems to be no general
complaint so long as the supply OF
chorus girls remains up to the mark
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
Homemade Beet sirup.

Sirup made at home from sugar
beets is unpalatable, according to a
report made to the Journal of Indus
trial and Engineering Chemistry by a
committee which has been experiment.
ing with them.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-06-05
u..au MOROCCO Plrates.

Among the Riffian pirates OF Moroc,
:. re women do all the agricultural
and other hard work, while the men, men;
a Then at home, do the cooking ana
n the clothes, including the WON
ems.