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The New York herald., 1922-06-11

planning the outlines Of
stories or verse in the neigh
boring shady spaces of Union
Square or Stuyvesant Park
one must have key to rest
In Gramercy Park-or spend
ing a congenial hour in Old
Munich or Chubb's restau-
rant, both of the latter places
Bohemian in character and
the rendezvous in pre-Vol-
stead days of all who looked
for color, vim and the unusual
In night entertainment.
In the brownstone house in
Irving place o. Henry found
an ideal place to live and
write some of the three hun
dred stories he left as his
legacy. 1t still, is conducted
by Mrs. Ellingwood, who re-
members the American de
Maupassant" as a man who
knew the world by intuition
and hid himself away, during
his lifetime, shutting himself
up in his rooms for days
while he worked, and ventur-
ing out only in the shadows
to visit around the corner the
old German restaurant or one
of the. parks, where he COM
mingled with the f1otsam and
jetsam Of the city.
Mrs. Ellingwood stated that
o. Henry lived the life Of a
recluse and 1t was not until
death that she realized the
portance Of the man her
sheltered. His room on the sec
she occupies herself-and it is v
quently by persons who revere
ory of the short story writer
make vain attempts to, induce
lady to lease it to them. The hi
has been renovated and slight
with the basement and front fio'
converted to business uses.
It was in this room: at the II
a photograph Of which is show
Henry wrote the story of the Oh
stube around the corner, at Thir
under the title of "The Halberd
Little Rheinschloss." Adjacent
roof where o. Henry had imp
sleeping porch, for his bed
occupied by some interesting d.
countered in the neighborhood.
standing his difhdence toward p
orally, o. Henry possessed spe
pathy for the waif, the wastrel al
The New York herald., 1922-06-11

artists brought over from Munich who
made sketches in the original inn. They
painted scenes to represent depth and
distance, which give an appearance to the
place when lighted of being much larger
than 1t really Is.
In the days OF Muenchener beer the
crowds that frequented the place gave o.
Henry just the pictured contrast he
needed between the apparent insipidity of
the situation he wished to conjure and
the sudden shift the life or the stube
inspired with It's high colored happenings,
hourly change of scene and varied types.
1t was here Little Old Bagdad on the
Subway and "The City of Chameleon
Changes" were inspired.
"Whistling Dicks Christmas Stocking"
was the first story that introduced o.
Henry to Northern readers. and his RE
trieved Reformation" furnished the plot
for Paul Armstrong; "Alias Jimmy VAL
entine."
But, unlike o. Henry's last story, "The
Dream" which was left unfinished, the
last chapter of "Old Munich" has had
fnis written by the Allaires, and 1t is
not unlikely that No. 55 Irving place will
pass away soon, for business steadily is
encroaching upon that once famous hab-
itat OF literature and culture.
The New York herald., 1922-06-11

No. 55 Irving
Place, where
o. Henry
wrote many
of his best
stories. His
"Iandlady"
still lives here.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
WHO IS SCARED OF DEAD MAN?

Mr.. Ellie Stokes, the genial watch
maker of LeesvilIe, had an experience
last week that will last him some time.
1t appears that he was in search of Mr..
Dennis, with whom he had some busi-
ness, and meandered down to his place
Of business. Finding the door open,
he walked in and, seeing no one pre-
sent, he shouted loudly the name of
the proprietor. Not receiving any re-
ply he walked out and shut the door
after him. A boy who stood near the
door told him that if he were looking
for Mr.. Dennis he would find him way
back in the shop. Not thinking it of
any moment, Mr.. Stokes walked back
to the end of the store and soon found
himself at the entrance of another
room. Calling Mr.. Dennis by name,
he quietly opened the door-and the
sight that met his eyes will last Mr..
Stokes for the rest of his life. Directly
In front of him was the body of man
about to be embalmed, and the posi-
tion of the body sent thrill through
Mr.. Stokes, and he was struck dumb
, and speechless. He felt peculiar
feeling in the roots of his hair and de-
cided that this was no place for a de-
cent, law-abiding matchmaker, and
was about to make beeline for the
door, when he felt something holding
his coat-tail lightly. Turning to see
what it was that was holding his coat,
he found that it had become completely
entangled in the death sheet of anoth-
er corpse and had pulled it completely
off the body. The cold sweat was now
creeping over him and but one thought
was in his mind-to get away from
there as soon as possible. Making one
grand rush for the door, he opened it
and was out in the street in less time
than he had ever before made such a
trip in all his days. Mr.. Stokes look
ed in the glass that evening when he
reached home. and found that his hair
had turned white from the shock.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
LOUISIANA LEGIONAIRES
TO CONVENE AUGUST

The State convention of the Amer
lean Legion in Louisiana is set for Au-
gust II, Is, and l9. at Baton Rouge,
In conjunction with these dates will
be convention of all men and women
who have served in the armed forces
of the United States in any of its wars.
The Vice Commanders conference
pledged those attending to stand be-
hind all work preparatory to the Ma
tional Convention to be held in New
Orleans, and pledged all posts in the
eighth congressional districts of the
state to do their part. The Legion was
pledged to interview every man or wo-
man who was in the service during the
war, to ascertain in what manner the
Legion can assist, and in what manner,
assistance can be rendered.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
SPRING WEATHER MAKES
GARDENING POPULAR

The weather during the past two
weeks has been what was needed for
spring work. Gardening is being made
popular and many are feeling the call
to the unkept patch at the rear.
Rain fell on two days last week, Civ
ing total of 90 inch for the week,
Indications for the balance of the
week are considerable cloudiness, tenn
peratures at or above normal. and per-
haps some more rain" according to
Weatherman w. A. Dougherty. of the
Newllano station of the U. S. Weather
Bureau.
Following are the records of the tenn
peratures for the week ending Febru-
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
W. E. STEPHENS TO
RUN FOR ALDERMAN

W. E. Stephens has entered the field
for election as Alderman at large, and
although we sincerely regret the decis-
ion of Mr.. Oakes in refusing to accept
the office again, still we don't know
of anyone that is more suitable, or
more able to fill the vacancy left by
Mr.. .Oakes. IF there is any possible
chance for man to do something, it
can be relied upon that Mr.. Stephens
will do it We have his word for it
that the back alleys will be cleaned
up and, as far as he is able, the boot
leggers and the shinny-makers will find
an enemy worthy of some considera-
ton.
But Mr.. Stephens is but one of the
Aldermen, and without the assistance
of the majority Of the members of the
council, he can do little; but while he
is there. our word for it, you will see
something doing. And there will be no
partiality shown. Look out for Mr..
Stephens.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
BANK EXAMINER APPOINTS
WILMER CAIN DEPUTY

L. E. Thomas the State Bank Ex-
aminer has appointed Wilmer H. Cain
as temporary bank examiner, of the
West Louisiana Bank of Leesville.
Mr.. Gains duties will be to look af-
ter the interests Of the bank for the
next 80 days. after which time there
is every indication that the bank viii
be doing business in the same old place
irrespective.
The selection aof Mr.. Cain indicated
the keen judgment of the Examiner.
With Mr.. Cain in charge of affairs,
the interests of all depositors will be
carefully guarded. and we are told that
in the near future there will be pleas
ant surprise for every depositor of the
bank, and we are here to state that we
fully believe every word of that state
ment, because Mr.. Cain has all he po-
sesses in this bank. With it he must
fall with every other lepositor, if fall
there is.
But hope springs eternal in the hui
man breast, and we are more hopeful
than ever, now that Mr.. Cain is in
charge.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
ORGANIZING FARMERS
INTO POLITICAL PARTY

Farmers representatives met at Chi
cago this week to place new party in
the field with full list of candidates
in the presidential election of 1924.
The farmers believe by their action
in determining on new political par
ty and getting their organization under
way they are in position to dictate
decisions to the farm-Iabor liberal
meeting to be held next week.
A coalition will Be formed with the
labor group. according to the opinion
of farmer representatives. The labor
delegates, however, are not expected
to join a third party but will perfect
an organization which will work more
or less in conjunction with the farm
bloc. Socialist delegates to attend
next weeks meeting are also expected
20 get behind the farmers.
The reason the labor representatives
will not join wholly in the new poIiti-
cal party is because of the difference
between problems confronting farmers
and the laborers and because of diff
Fences in opinion between the two
classes. The farmers believe the la
borer is well-off. receiving a high
wage, while the farmer is going into
bankruptcy because of lower prices for
his products.
A platform on which the campaign
for membership will be based, was
enunciated by the farmers as follows:
!. Operation of the railroads for
public service instead of private gain.
z. Government guarantee of the cost
Of production of staple farm products.
3. Taxation Of excess profits, in
comes, and inheritance to pay the sol
der bonus.
4. Legislation compelling packers
to pay prices for live stock commen-
surate with prices charges for dressed
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE SUN

In spite Of all our boasted knowledge
the source of the suns heat is un-
known. The wisest astronomers and
physicists all admit their complete ig-
norance Of not only what causes the
heat in the sun. but what maintains it.
We are told that the temperature Of
the sun is about 1000 degrees. That
would mean that every square yard Of
the suns surface is emitting heat-pow-
er equal to the strength Of $4,000
Nearly all this energy is wasted. Were
the sun made of solid coal it would
have burned up in $500 years, and we
have under our feet the evidence that
it has been burning for billions Of years
just as we see it to-day.
Some day the mind Of man must dis
cover some method to utilize this tre-
mendous energy; then we shall move
out from the age of steel and electric
ity and into newer and better world
Of another energy.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
MARCH 4TH is LAST
DAY TO REGISTER

As March 4th is the last day for qua
lifted voters in Vernon Parish to regis
ter, local elections having been fixed
for April 4th. it is high time for those
who have not registered to do SO at
once. Among the candidates who hope
to be elected, respectively reelected.
are: Hon. Oscar E. Morris, mayor of
Leesville; for AIdermen-W. C. Allen,
lst Ward; W. E. Stephens. 4th Ward;
W, G. Sandifer, 3rd Ward; DR.. ]. F.
Smith and Lee McAlpin for Mayor;
B. 0. Craft, Abe L. Allen anil John
Scaife, for City Marshall. Mr.. A. Law
hone, who is about to leave LeesviIIe,
having purchased farm outside the
city limits has withdrawn from the
race for City Marshall.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
GROW BRUSSELS SPROUTS
AS WINTER TRUCK CROP

Although August is the month for
planting Brussels Sprouts, ,laore COM
monty known as baby cabbages,. now
is the time for gardeners to begin max
ing preparations for securing the seed, "
advises George L. Tiebout, horticulture
list in the State University Extension
Division. Brussels sprouts are con-
sidered one of the greatest delicacies
of the cabbage family and they thrive
well in Louisiana. The most skepticaI
truck grower need feel no apprehen-
sion over investing some money in this
seed.
There are not enough sprouts
grown in louisiana at present and pro-
gressive gardeners should take advan-
tage of this fact and try their hands
with this new vegetable. The prices
received for Brussels sprouts in New
Orleans are very high at present, be-
cause the supply is so limited. Gar
deners would not find it hard to dis
pose of their product, for as soon as the
New Orleans market is supplied. out
lets may be sought in the central north,
in cities like Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Detroit and Chicago. These markets
get their Brussels sprouts from Long
Island. New York anil California. Lou
isiana can grow just as good sprouts
as these sections"
Persons interested in the raising Of
Brussels sprouts should write to the
Horticultural Department at the State
University. Baton Rouge, La, for cir
culars No. H-8 and No. H-9.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
VERNON CAN GROW AND
CURE OWN SWEET POTATOES

There are only two sweet potato
curing houses in Vernon Parish. one at
Rose Pine, with capacity Of about
10000 bushels, and one at Llano Col
ony. with capacity of about 5000 bu-
shells. DeSoto has one Of 10000 bu-
shells, and DeRidder one of lesser ca
pacity.
The Louisiana sweet potato crop last
year was over 100000 bushels.
Sweet potatoes in the South are
becoming commercial crop and it was
demonstrated during 1920 that while
the farmer can make about $l7 per
acre on his cotton, he can make $93
per acre on sweet potatoes. Cotton
dropped SO per cent in price, but
sweet potatoes fell off only 10 percent.
The DeSoto sweet potato curing
plant at Mansfield, La, has cured 26,-
600 bushels this season. Three curing
houses Of 10000 bushels capacity each
at DeQueen and Locksburg are full to
capacity and many farmers have cur
ing houses, some with a capacity Of
$500 bushels.
In DeRidder. La, which has cur
ing plant, canning company, with
capital stock Of $4,000. has been IN
corporated for the purpose Of canning
sweet potatoes. The daily capacity Of
the cannery is u be 10000 cans, and
from 60 to 20 people will be employed
during the season. A plan to can figs
next year in the same plant is under
consideration.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
LEAGUE ELECTS OFFICERS

The newly-elected officers Of the
Leesville Anti-TubercuIosis League are
Mesdames P. Hernandez, President;
|. 0. Winfree, Vice-President; H. B.
Curry, Treasurer; c. E. Lawrence,
Secretary. Tag Days" have been an
nounced for next Friday and Satur-
day. members and school children hav-
ing volunteered to take up public coli
lections of contributions, the money
thus obtained to be used for the pre-
vention Of the spread Of tuberculosis
among the children of Leesville.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
BUSINESS AS USUAL

Although yesterday was a so-called
National holiday, many people eelebra-
ted the birthday anniversary Of George
Washington, the officials of Vernon
Parish and Of Leesyille were at their
desks most Of the day. disposing Of
routine business, receiving visitors and
friends. But the Post-Office was dig
nifiedly closed, as were some of the
principal stores. Leesville is a busy
little place and its people are not very
keen for celebrations of the official
kind.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
BANK WILL TALK
TO IT'S DEPOSITORS

The West Louisiana Bank has sent
out notice to all its depositors to call
at the office on a certain date; and.
as there had been no time set for the
interview, this by some was looked up
on as an error. We are told that it is
not an error, that the depositors may
come at any time on the date named
is the desire of the bank, and have a
private interview with the officials in
order that all may meet in a common
ground for the best interests of all
There is good news yet to come from
the West Louisiana Bank; of that we
are assured.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
MRS. WINTLE DIES

We regret to record the death Of
Mrs. Tom WintIe of this town. Mrs.
Wintle passed away quietly in a
Shreveport sanitarium, where she had
gone for treatment. Somehow Mrs.
Wintle contracted cold which deveI-
oped into case of pneumonia from
which she never recovered. Six chill
dren survive her. The burial took
place Tuesday from the home, and the
remains were inferred in the New Gem
etery.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
K. c. S. TO CHANGE THE
TIME OF NEW TRAINS

On Thursday, February %. the K.
c. S. will alter the time for the new
trains known as No. | and No. IL.
Train No. II will leave Shreveport
at Sis in the morning, arriving at
Lake Charles at l2:55 in the after
noon. Train No. II will leave Lake
Charles at 4:30 in the afternoon and
arrive at Shreveport at midnight.
The south-bound will leave Eeesville
for Lake Charles at 9:40 am, and the
north-bound will leave LeesviIle for
at 7:45 pm.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
DE RIDDER OIL PROSPECTS
STIR BEAUREGARD

They are drilling a well in DeRidder
and have been drilling since last Sep
tember, off and on, until they have
now reached depth of 1900 feet;
and there are good indications that the
well will be live one. We are In
formed that there is live oil in the bail
ings. This has set the town of De-
Ridder on its tip toes of expectation
anil the we'll may come in at any min
ute as gusher. They are still drill
ing and later developments are await
ed by all the citizens with anxiety, be-
cause there has never been any such
indication before as live oil.
The we'll is located eight miles south
wesrof DeRidder. where the most pro-
missing indications for drilling were
found, and it seems from present pros
poets that the judgment of the drill
ers was good. Should the well come
in as a gusher, or even an ordinary
oil we'll, it would mean vast sea of
oil is under our feet, and Vernon Par
ish will share in the glad news.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
K. c. S. WRECK CAUSES
DELAY OF TRAINS

A bad wreck took place on the K.
c. S. last Sunday night between Fisher
and Many, and we are glad to state
that no one was hurt. Still there was
one very narrow escape-the tanks
and box cars that line the track where
the wreck occurred give testimony to
many narrow escapes.
Trains were delayed for three hours
on account of the wreckage, which was
piled back from the track until the
wrecker comes along to gather it up.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
VERNON MARRIAGES

Marriage licenses were issued this
week at the office Of Hon. A. |. Hicks,
Clerk Of Vernon Parish, to: Mr.. Har-
die Taylor and Miss Sosa Dowden,
both of Kisatchie; Mr.. Robert R. Tai
bert and Miss Jennie Blackwell, both
Of Stille; Mr.. Mack Stevenson and
Miss Kizzie Truell, both of LeesyiIle.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
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meats and other livestock products.
5. Government conservation and op-
Grafton of national resources.
6. Restoration to the Government of
the power to issue credit and currency
to be furnished the people at cost.
H. Wells. dirt farmer" living near
Genesco. ILL.,, was elected, president Of
the bloc.
Plans were made at the initial meet
ing TO merge members of the grange
of the the American bureau, United
States Growers Inc, and other farm
organizations into the new party.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23

1t IS shown in a New York investi-
cation that certain lines of insurance
casualty and other insurance pay
profits as high as 6.400 percent. Cas-
ualty companys, fire insurance COM
panies and others are allowed to steal
hundreds Of millions from the coun-
try's business. But to suggest state
control, or state insurance. would be
anarchy"
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
PAY YOUR TAXES

Hon. Mayor Oscar E, Morris is about
to prepare registered letters to tax
payers who have not yet paid their
taxes for 1921. And if they do not
heed the admonition coming to them
through the mails. they may soon find
themselves in trouble. as non-payment
of taxes results in fines and, some
times, even in confiscation.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
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Mans life is the inexhaustible source
and object of his thinking. and his
ideas, ideals and theories are express
sions of his perfectly legitimate wishes,
aspirations, desires, needs. and de-
mands.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23
MASONS MEET

Next Saturday, February 18th, Lees
vile Lodge No. 240 Free and Accepted
Masons, is to hold its regular bi-month-
ly meeting, at 7:30 pm, visitors being
welcome.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23

We have extended the $l.25-a-year
price for the Democrat for limited
time; so send in your subscriptions
NOW. Phone I79.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23

You cannot help people who refuse
TO do anything for themselves when
given a chance to do so. Intellectual
and moral pauperism are worse than
economic pauperism.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23

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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-23

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The Washington times., 1922-09-02

ti1g, the proposed trip to Norfolk for
the President and Mrs. Harding has
been abandoned, and Mrs. Harding is
staying quietly al. the White House
Minister and Mime. Sze
10 Visit In Newport.
The Chinese Minister and Nine.
SEE. who have been at Woods
Hole all summer, are expected In
Newport on Tuesday 10 be the
guests of Mrs. Charles r. Hoffman
at Armasea Hall. Mrs. Hoffman
will give a dinner on that evening
in their honor.
-
The Secretary Of the Interior, A.
B. Fall. has left town for a few
days.
I The Secretary of the Treasury,
A. w. Mellon, left last evening to
spend the next few days with his
children at Prides Crossing, Mass,
where they are spending the sum.
mer.
The Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Henry G. Wallace are receiv.
ing congratulations on the birth of
new granddaughter. the daughter
OF their son and law,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wallace, in
Des Moines, Thursday.
-
Secretary Wallace, with Director
General James c. Davis, United
States Railway Administrat ton, re.
turned yesterday from Gunston
Hall. Va, where they were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Hertle.
The secretary to the President,
George B. Christian. will entertain
a theater party at the Garrick Thea.
ter tonight, to see Seventeen"
b
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Tiller will
leave today by motor for a trip 10
Canada, stopping by Niagara Fails
for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Clancy, sister and brother. .in-law Of
Mrs. Tillcr, and to get their eldest
The Washington times., 1922-09-02

rebellion. In 1851 the United States
insisted that Robert Mure, British
consul at Charleston, S. c., should
leave the country because he was
involved In intrigue with the Con.
federate government.
In this case Great Britain actually
challenged the right OF the Unire.l
States to dismiss the consul, but
Secretary of State Seward cancelled
the exequator just the same.
Several consuls of Great Britain
undertook to do recruiting in the
United States during the Crimean
war and when caught were dismiss.
ed. The exequator of the Vatican's
consul at New York was cancelled
in 1871. y
1t is asserted that Great Britain,
in spite Of her fight to arbitrarily
dismiss foreign consul, must show
a better case than she has made out
or admit that her act was based on
purely commercial reasons. that lis,
In the interest Of British shipping
and an urwarranted blow at the
American merchant marine.
Congressman Michael ]. Hogan of
New York. another member Of the
House Merchant Marine Committee,
denounced as unbelievable" and
high handed" the action Of the
British government.