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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06

Since receiving the above letter,
we have been sent another by Mrs.
Newton, in which she tells of the SER
ious illness of her little granddaugh-
ire, Eva Havener, who lived with her
for long time in Clio and who is
now with her in Florida. 1t appears
the little girl has been afflicted with
an abscess in one Of her ears and has
been obliged to undergo an operation.
In her letter, Mrs. Newton says the
little girl is not very strong and that
her condition is therefore serious.
The many friends of the family will
sympsthize deeply with them and will
earnestly hope that the little girl may
rapidly recover.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
THE COST OF EDUCATION

1t is not unusual to hear complaints
of the 'high cost of education" in
any community. We hear it in the
rural districts, in towns the size of
Clio, and in cities like New York.
We hear that taxes for school pur-
poses in Clio are "too high, but we
hear the same thing in the lowest rat
er rural district. The question is,
Is there any reason for such COM
plant?
The time is coming when education
will not be looked upon and treated
as a strictly community or district
affair. The educational unit should
be larger than a district two miles
square. 1t should certainly be a
county unit and might we'll be under
state organization. This would be
no more than fair since the education
or lack of education in citizens af-
fects the state and nation as whole
and not merely the district or COM
munity. 1t is, in final analysis, the
duty of state and nation to support
real system of education. The
adoption of such plan would equal
ize the taxes so that all the people
of county or state would have an
equal burden in the support of edu-
cation. 1t would also mean that all
the children of every community
would have equal opportunity for Sc
curing an education. Under such
plan the people of no particular dist
rict could reasonably complain that
the cost of education in their com.
munity is greater than that in anoth-
er.
But, in spite of the adoption Of
we may make up our minds that the
cost of education will never be less
than it is now. We are in duty
bound to spend more and more for
the cause of education. There are
two reasons for this First, the Amer
lean people are convinced of its in
creasing Importance; second, teach
ing is destined to become one Of the
the leading professions, which means
greater preparation and, therefore,
greater compensation. SO let us be
prepared. We have just begun to
spend for the public school.
And why should we object so long
as our money is used fer so good a
purpose? Our people have never
complained that enormous sums of
money were being spent for candy,
gum, tobacco, and cheap amuse-
ments. We have always been liberal
when material improvements, such
as roads, public buildings, and water
systems, were to be constructed. I'M
portant as these things are, there is
not a thinking man in these days who
will not say that education is by far
the most important thing in the
world. Ignorance is the greatest
enemy of mankind. Why should we
not spend ever increasing amounts to
rid the world of its greatest enemy.
The people Of Clio have elected the
board of education, and the board has
in every case used its best business
sense to run the schools on an econ
omical basis. What more can we
ask? SO far as we arc concerned,
we ought to compliment ourselves
that our money is being spent for no
more foolish purpose. How can we
leave to prosperity anything less than
an education? And what more can
we leave to them than this? Any
thing less would be trivial and fleet
ing; anything more can not be found.
The school taxes are not too high.
They are your invaluable gift to the
peace, happiness, and prosperity of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chase held a
family reunion with New Year S
dinner, Sunday. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Cook and daughter,
Eernice, Mr.. end Mrs. Ed. Stark
weather and Clifton of Biz n Run,
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Chase oe Bay
City. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Butler and
daughter, Beatrice, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Butler and Miss Abb and Iva Butler of
Clio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
TO BEET GROWERS

The Messenger is informed that the
State Farm Bureau has practically
advised its members to sign such con-
tracts for the raising of sugar beets
as they may deem advisable, and
virtually call off the strike in effect
some time ago. A more complete
article along this line will be pub
lished next week. a. ,~~--,-.~
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
s. CONFERENCE POSTPONED

wing to the general quarantine
in force in Clio, because of the
emic of scarlet fever, the county
erence of the older boys of the
aty Y. M. G. A., which was to
been held here next week Friday
Saturday, Jan. Ia and Is, has
/ postponed to some date to be
yunced later. This is unfortun-
but it will not be allowed to de-
| from the success of the affair
b 1t finally is held.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
MT. MORRIS ENTERTAINMENT

On Monday evening January 10,
at the Mt. Morris M. Z. Church, a
most.delightful entertainment will be
given by the Bell Ringing Male Quar-
tette, who not only play the bells with
wonderful art, but are also charming
vocalists. This is an engagement ex-
traordinary and will be real treat
to all lovers Of good music. Popular
prices will prevail Program begins
at 300.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06

tops which were in bloom. Northern
apples are treat to people here.
had put all could of them into one
of my trunks and my jelly and fruit
cakes and other things came through
in fine shape. Potatoes are scarce
and butter is 90c ID. l will write
again later, as / find new things to
write about. Remember us to all
friends.
Your friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Williams,
ia Mango Ave. Sarasota, Fla.
The Messenger has been glad to re-
ceive the following letter from Mrs.
H. C. Newton, who, with her husband
and other members of her family, is
spending the winter in Florida
Mr.. Reed,
Clio, Mich:-I have thought many
times of writing you. ''The Mes
senger" was the first news from home
and / know l perused it with more
eagerness than was my wont. 1t
would be impossible for me to des-
cribe this place. We are near the
water and the boats are running.
Our table is we'll supplied with fish.
There is park near us in which they
hold band concerts, so far only Sun
day afternoon, but next month it will
be twice day. There are over 1000
people from Michigan registered
here. We have a car, so we see much
Of interest outside Of the city. The
groves of oranges, and grape fruit are
nice. 1t has been cool here, but they
say it has to be cool to ripen the
oranges. st. Petersburg is like a
northern city; everything is done
that can be done to make it pleasant
for the tourist, but enclose some
verses that will show you where the
shoe pinches.
Xmas Greetings,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Newton,
st. Petersburg, Fla.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
WOMAN'S CASE AMAZES CLIO

A business mans wife could not
sew or read without sharp pains in
her eyes. For years her eyes were
red and weak. Finally she tried sim
pie witchhazel, camphor, hydrastis,
etc., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash.
The result produced by single bottle
amazed everyone. We guarantee
small bottle Lavoptik to help ANY
CASE weak, strained or infamed
eyes. Aluminium eye cup free.
T.. Z. HtJYCK
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
PREPARATORY MEETINGS

Get in line for Rev. Kadey and at
tend prayer meetings, which will be
held Thursday, January 13, at 1880
p. M, at Mrs. I. Corwin's and at Mrs.
Will Hopkins.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
DANCE CALLED OFF

Owing to the general quarantine
in Clio, the dance that was to have
been held in the Auditorium next
Saturday evening has been postponed
to some date to be announced later.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06
Col. Theodore Roosevelt
BORN OCTOBER n, 1858, DIED JANUARY 6, 1919
(Second Anniversary of Death-Today)

American and real patriot whose first ambition
unsued and unmpared the institutions of free
they bequeahed posey by the fathers of
the republic He honest fearless and able. inspiration
believer and militant disciple God
torch bearer the highway of May the
influence of his useful life and lofty aspirations living
force the hearts his though he has laid
forever the habiiments Of mortality
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-01-06

Clare and Merton Phillips are sick
with scarlet fever.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
EXPORT BANK SHIPS COTTON
$25o,ooo involved in First Transaction.
Large Volume Of Business
Expected.

New Orleans.-The first transao
ton of the Federal international
Banking company, organized here re-
Gently under the Edge act, involving
the shipment of $4,000 bales of Mis-.
sissippi cotton to Europe, makes an
important step in the movement to
relieve southern producers from the
recent hard times, according to To-
cal financial observers.
With a subscribed capital of ST.,
600, 900. IS per cent of which has al
ready been paid in by member banks,
giving the organization a borrowing
power of S17,500,000 to begin opera.
lions, the first actual transaction, ia
volving about $250,O00. is only small
piece Of business compared to what
is expected by promoters of the bank
to follow in rapid succession as fast
as foreign loans can be arranged.
The first transaction is typical of
the kind of service to be given south
era producers, officials say. Under
the terms agreed upon the cotton in
the shipment approved by the bank
today, upon its receipt in Europe, is
to be spun into cloth and yarn for
the account of the shippers, while the
mills retain part of the cotton in pay.
ment for their services.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
ANCIENT HaRPS OF IRELAND
Two instruments, Each Having Die.
tinct Purpose, Were In Use in
Olden Times

The ancient Irish harp was Of two
klnds-a smell instrument used chiefly
for religious purposes, first by the old
Druids in their rites, and later by the
Christian bishops and abbOts. The
other harp was large, and was used
In public assemblies and in battles.
The bagpipes were introduced into
Ireland from Caledonia. They had
the same use in the Irish armies they
now have in the Highland regiments.
But the Irish made. in the course Of
time. an improvement, using bellows
to fill the chanter. instead of the
mouth. and continued improving the
instrument unta the union-pipes Of to-
day are the result.
AS to early Irish harpers and their
music there Is little known, but at
Queen Elizabeth's court. Irish tunes
were popular. OF late huge books Of
ancient Irish melodies have been col
lected and arranged. PetrIe has at
tracted attention to this field by his
thorough investigation Of Irish folk
music.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
1000 TROOPS MAKE
BIG RAID IN DUBLIN
Two Square Miles Are Isolated in a
House-to-House Search
For Arms.

Dublin.-The most extensive series
of raids as yet carried out In the City
of Dublin began with 1000 troops par
ticipating, the forces being equipped
with motor lOrries, machine guns and
aImOred cars.
Districts around Mount Joy Square
axd the approaches to that section Of
tie city were barricaded and machine
gun posts were established A close
search for arms was instituted and the
extent of the preparations made for the
aid indicated there was no expecta-
ton on the part of the authorities Of
finishing it quickly.
The military isolated about two
quRre miles of the city for an ex-
naustiye hOuse-tO-house search. Popu-
lar rumor attributed the operation to
a search for Frank feeling, who es-
capped recently from the Kilmainham
Jail, but 1t probably was only a repi-
tition of a similar raid which lasted
80 hours some weeks ago, during which
the churches In the district were invad-
ed In a search for arms and ammu-
milton. Other districts, II Is thought,
probably will have the same expert
ence later.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Donaldsonville.-Th stock OF the
Liberty store owned by Guss WE'LL
and Son of White Castle, has been
disposed Of to e. Askenaza, of New
Orleols.
La Place-With the building Of the
Hammond Highway from Premier OH
the lakeshore to Dry or La Place,
there will be given a big boost to the
trucking industry. which will have &C,
cess to the Illinois Central Railroad,
thus saving much time on shipments
to Northern and Eastern markets.
Plaquemine.-The charter Of the
Granada Syrup and Sugar Company
Inc, was filed in the district clerks
office recently. It has capital stock
of $125,000 Oscar Richard, Sr., OF
Sunshine, is president; Louis U. Bah
in, vice president; and Edmond Rec
nell. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. The planta-
ton of the company is situated just
across the river from Plaquemine.
La Place.-With the trucking sea-
son about in full sway, La Place rs
assuming its place among the big
trucking towns in this part OF the
state. The business has grown to such
an extent that In La Place proper,
there are now FIVE different parties op-
Grating packing houses, and from
present indications there viii be suf.
ncient vegetables to keep them all
busy.
MonrOe.-Tha FIRST meeting Of the
Board OF Equalization OF Ouachita par
ish. watch was recently appointed,
met Tor the purpose Of organizing. P.
~. Atkins was elected president, L. N.
Larche. vice president. and Joe Noble.
secretary.
Lake Charles -Flaming pitch pine.
kerosene saturated wood and Q I'VE
gallon oil can are evidence that some
oody attempted to burn down Tony
Faxzio's grocery store. These items
wre found outside the grocery store
~ the IRE chief
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
ADOPTS HEAVY SUPPLYBlLLS
$3.50, 100000 Carried by Three Meas
ures Passed-Workina Ability
of Senate Demonstrated.

Washington.-By the passage In six
hours of three annual appropriation
bills aggregating more than $3.50, OOO.-
600, the senate demonstrated its abiI-
ity to work when in the mood.
With only a few working days re-
naming of the present session, the
appropriation bills were given a clear
field in the senate in the effort to
pass all of the regular supply meas
ures by March f. as requested by
President-elect Harding.
The three bills passed were the
postoffice budget, carrying S574,-
100000; the annual diplomatic AMI
consular bill, totaling $10.4O0,O0O in
its appropriations, and the 1916. O00,-
90 deficiency measure. Senate
amendments increased the three bills
about $145,OOO,OOO over totals voted
by the house. which will necessitate
adjustments in conference
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
SEVEN YEARS DELAY
IN SUPREME COURT
JUDGE CLINE URGES REFORM
AND MoolsETTE VOTES
BY MAIL.
HAVE TWO CONSTITUTIONS
Modlsette Would Have Constitution
Changed So That Man Moving In
to This State Would Not Be
Deprived of Suffrage.

Jennings, La.-At a meeting of the
the Madeline Hotel, and program
arranged by ]. w. Heinen was pre-
scented. This program was Some OF
the Reason for the Constitutional Con
vention." Judge Jerry Cline. who is
holding court here at the present
time, was introduced and he spoke of
some OF the objects of the convention,
and touched particularly upon the ex-
ecutive. legislative and judicial depart
ments. He said, I'VE in reality have
two constitutions at the present time,
and that we are badly in need OF a
new one"
He said he was in favor of the con-
stitution being so formed that it would
give the governor the right to ap-
point his cabinet such as secretary of
state and attorney general. He said
the judicial department was entirely
inadequate and poorly manned, and it
was quite possible for a case to be
kept in the Supreme Court for six
years.
]. o. Modisette was also one of the
speakers. He said the constitution
into this state should not be deprived
of the right of suffrage for two years.
He thought any man or woman moving
into this state should have the right
to vote after having shown his inten-
ton of making this his home, in one
year. He sprung something new on
the club by saying that he believed
the ballot would never have sanctity
it should have until the voting was
done in the home, and that he was IN
favor of having elections by mail. He
made the statement that this was not
a new idea of his. but that it had been
in use in different points in Europe
already
]. H. HeineD, who is a delegate to
the Constitutional Convention. said
some of the questions before the con-
vention would be taxation, assess.
ments, state institutions, public
SCHOOlS, the port VI view OIt6dHS, III
fact, he said there were about a dozen
very important questions that would
come before this body. He said that
he thought 1t was time that New Or
leans was coming back into Louisiana.
and there should be no law that would
exclude New Orleans from the state"
that it should not be separate and
apart, but New Orleans should be in
Louisiana just the same as Shreveport.
Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and other
important commercial centers.
He said with the great port in the
metropolis ofthe South that the popu
lation should be forr million instead
OF four hundred thousand
At this meeting Charles r. Hous-
siere, who is to leave for France in
about forty-fve days, was selected as
q delegate to the international con-
vention, which will be held in Edir-
burgh, Scotland. in June. d. e. Richie
was also selected as delegate.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
NATIVE TRIBE LITTLE KNOWS
TehueIehss Of Patagonia Have Many
Of the Characteristics Of North
American Indians.

Many are the strange and interest,"
ing native tribes that are found In the
Americas. Among the most interest
ing are the people of the ostrich, who
inhabit an almost as yet unknown
country, and in language, and char
acter, and race, are altogether dis
tinct from other Indians, says an ar
ticle on people of the Ostrich" In
Boys life. They live in the remote
and almost legendary regions Of the
land of large-feeted men"-a land,
that like Chill, Peru, Mexico. and
northwest South America, has It's
story of the existence of a hidden city
among the unexplored wilds of their
Cordilleras.
The Tehuelches Of Patagonia, that
vast peninsular end of South America,
are scattered across II, from the
Straits Of Magellan and the Rio No
grO-a territory of over 1000 miles
In length and 300 at its narrOwest. a
brave. active, athletic people, won
derful horsemen, slngulariy expert
with their weapons and Implements.
who lead a wandering life. and hunt
the wild cattle, the guanacOs-and
Ostriches. For Patagonia Is q home
Of that splendid bird. which was
there ages before men crossed its
path In the PARKWAY wiIds Of the In
terror. To the TehueIches. this fine bird
IL a. important In their existence 10
the guanaco, for they are q race %
hunters. and grow but little food Sse
thamseIveA
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
Does Away with Lone CLIMB

Something unusual has been accom-.
plished In the completion OF the en-
trance to the Southwest museum, in
Los Angeles. The building Is stu.
ated on q high hill and until recently
II has been necessary for pedestrians
to make a long and Iaborious climb
up the hIll to reach the main entrance.
New. however. the climb has been OBJ
Waited By an artistic a. web as prac.
teal Improvement. A tunnel, "a
feet long. was bored into the hill and
ended In q large octagonar waiting
room. on one side Of which 10 Q
tweive-passenger electric elevator
Of the automatic type. The elevator
makes climb Of 1OS feet, delivering
the passenger into the main hall 81
the maseum
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26

SOME DEMOCRATIC SENATORS
PRAISE cHoIcE-No oPPosI-
TON IN SENATE.
CAN SEE HOPE FOR TREATY
Elihu Root Would Have Done More
for the League, Say Leaders, But
Hughes Is FaVorabIy Inclined
May Have Free Hand"

Washington.-Chas. Evans Hughe:
will be confirmed as secretary o.
state without opposition in the sen
ate. He is not the choice of many
members, but no attempt will be made
TO interfere with the prerogative Of
the president to select his own cab
met.
In the appointment of the former
supreme court Judge some hope fol
the utilization of the peace treaty and
the covenant of the league of nations
is seen in congress.
his selection by Mr.. Harding may
have bearing on the course President
Wilson will follow with the treaty
between now and March T. 1t is re
garded in view of the president-elect's
statement that Ny. Hughes will have
a fairly free hand in drafting the
new international policies of the ad.
ministration.
Opposition to Mr.. Hughes, which
appeared among old guard republic
ans several weeks ago, has been dis
sipNted. They won their point with
the treasury department, through
the selection of Andrew w. Mellon, of
Pittsburg, who had the backing OF
Penrose. Knox and others. and
dropped their fights against Justice
Hughes. His appointment has been
taken as a matter Of fact at the
capital for some time.
Democrats who commented on the
Hughes appointment today were sure
that the former justice will make a
successful secretary of state.
Il think Mr.. Harding Is to be con-
graduated on the appointment" said
Senator King democrat, Utah. "Mr
Hughes will make an admirable sec.
rotary of state. l would have pre-
ferred Mr.. Root. believe he has
seen more foreign experience and has
a broader conception of international
affairs. However. Mr.. Hughes is a
man Of studied ability, he is safe and
sound, we'll poised, and has had legal
and judicial experience that win as
sist him greatly. / believe that JUS
tice Hughes will desire the use of the
ground work of the league Of nations
or some modification of the league"
It is possible that the republican
president will leave the selection of
the under secretary of state largely
to Mr.. Hughes.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
TRESPAsS NOTICE.

NOSes is hereby given that the
White Ssll Plantation, in Concordis
Parish, La. is posted against hunting
shooting, fishing. pecan gathering, OF
n any manner trespassing thereon.
YsSlators will be prosecuted to the full
sASsnt Of the law.
WHITE HALL PLANTATION.
Vidslia. La, Oct. 4th, 1918.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-26
rREsPAss NOTICE.

The property Of the undersigned on
Bayou Cocodra, In Concordia Parish,
louisiana, is posted agains. hunting.
shooting. fishing. trapping or in any
manner trespassing thereon. violators
will be prosecuted to the fall extent Of
the law. ANY," CRAWFORD