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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
DUTY OF THE DEMOCRATS.
Republican Tariff Grabbing Should
He Checked.

Republican Tariff Grabbing Should
BE Checked.
It is a matter of fcongratulation to the
country that the democrats in the
United States senate have decided to
fair discussion.
Republican organs and leaders have
been pleading for haste in the passage
Of the bill. They have insisted that the
democrats in congress should stand
aside without protest or debate and let
the republicans shape legislation to
their will. On the plea that the country
needs revenue at once they have at
tempted to create the impression that
delay for the purpose of debating the
tariff bill would be disastrous and
would be resented by the people.
The fact is that it is not delay that is
SO much feared by the republicans as o
debate of the tariff schedules. They
fear exposure Of the grabs concealed
under the alleged desire to secure nee
essary revenue. They fear to let the
new bill be publicly compared with the
Mckinley bill and the object of the va
rious items of the measure brought to
light. 1t might be fatal to the pretense
of opposition to trusts and monopolies
which Mr.. Hanna marked out as the
course Of the administration. It might
show the reason for some Of the large
contributions to the republican cam
paign fund.
But in opposing the scheme to slip
the tariff grabs through without ex-
rosure the democrats are fulfilling a
high public duty. It's their duty to dis
cuss the tariff bill, not for delay, but to
show exactly what kind of legislation
it is, to point out its defects and its
grabs and to show how the plea of rev
enue needs is being used to cover the
wholesale distribution Of monopoly
privileges Louis Republic.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24

head with rage and fear, and his back
tried to arch, but failed by reason of
his uncomfortable attitude, which did
not lay itself out for arching; and
Thomas opened. his mouth to swear OF
say his prayers, and I cannot say for
certain which, because no sound came,
Mr.. Robin allowed Thomas to thor
oughly enjoy his position for minute
or two; then he called up his wife.
shall see some fun; have Thomas, the
| cat, on toast; no hurry" or words to
that effect. Mrs. Robin arrived at
once and sat down to watch, and
verify believe the five little ones popped
their heads out of the nest and watched
also.
Mr.. Robin now took the field. He
| quietly left his bough and poised him
| self in air close to Thomas distracted
person. Thomas rudely spat at him
and viciously struck at him with one
of his front paws, which he unfastened
from the bark of the tree for the pur-
pose. This nearly lost him his hold
and he quickly grabbed the trunk
again and spat freely Then Mr.. Robin
Edeliyered his main attack He swooped
at Thomas and dug his businesslike
beak into his head and his body; once,
twice and a third time he repeated his
| blow, and Thomas found his voice and
rummaged his vocabulary for all the
worst things it contained.
But hard swearing did not save
Thomas. He could not hit Mr.. Robin
back, because he knew that if he did
he must let go his hold and fall to the
earth. Nevertheless he did strike at
Mr.. Robin, for that hero had aimed a
fourth and fifth shot at him, and the
attack was painful, as well as dangerous
to, the eyesight. Thomas flashed his
wicked green orbs at the enemy-swore,
spat and struck out at him. The iney-
table happened, OF course. Thomas
fell.
A baff1ed, beaten, detected cat was
Thomas as he erept across the lawn,
by Mr. Robin, who was
now Joined by his lady; and over the
paIing into No. 4 he went, and across
No. A garden and into No. 8, still jeerel
at and insulted by his escort, and there
I lost sight of thegparty. What sane
tuary the defeated one sought do not
know; but this I lsnow--that / saw no
more of omas for many days, and
when lie did return his eountenance
wore that chastened expression which
is. assumed BY those who have seen the
error of their wicked ways and have
made good resolutions for the future.
4 AS for the little Robins, they grew
up in peace, and in peace they took
their ultimate departure, whittier I
know not.
It was after the departure Of these
birds ard their heroic parents that
Thomas reappeared in society.
phsJef1a1a.1,; "a t,sl- Z fsa n q ,se
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
HE LEARNED A NEW TRICK.
The Innocent Looking Man Tools the
Landlord.

The Innocent looking Man Fools the
Landlord.
"You can't clerk in q big hotel with.
out being something of detective and
keeping your eyes open all the time =
declared widely-knownla landlord to the
rural caller with a cheap suit that didn't
fit and a slouch hat that looked as If it
might have seen service in hens nest.
Don't want to be put up too high, hey !?
I'll just give you q nice warm room on
the third floor. Ask the clerk for the
key when you want to go to bed. He's
at supper now. As was saying, you
have to be a good judge of human ma
ture and up to all the tricks of the crooks
in order to be irst-class clerk. / was
in the business Is years before became
o proprietor and was never taken in
once. / can tell a slick customer as far
as / can see him, and some of his kind
are always around.
That's what I've allus heerd. Atween
you an me here's 5000 in this envelope.
I'm going to pay a fellow most Of it,
but guess I better leave it inter your
.5dIG LII IIDTHln UuS5 stOaAU 1T idIl .
lord.''
That's eorrect; just $780,
An hour later, while the landlord was
counting his stack of cash, the sfarn-
err came up breathlessly. MY mans
here now, an he's got ter ketch train.
Jist ham me SITS an take it outen the
envelope
This was promptly done. Next morn
ing when the cash showed the above
shortage the landlord grimly chNged
1T to himself, filled his hip pocket with
guns and went looking for his rural
friend who had changed envelopes.
while the receipt was being written
Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24

President Mckinley viii have to
take back what he said in his inaugu-
raj address relative to trusts, combines
end monopolies if the differential sugar
duty, as reported, is retained in the
tariff bill. For this differentiaI duty of
pne-eighth of one cent a pound ON re-
fined sugar is for the protection of q
trust, and the president said that he
and his party proposed to restrain
trusts.-Nashyille American.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24

OF all the pretty impediments OF the
afternoon tea table there is still moths
ing so popular as drawn linen. There
is a tendency to show less and less Of
the linen. Some of the cloths. doiIiea
and tray servicttes are ilmy in effect as
morsels Of fine lace. Chicago Tribune.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
schools Two Hanared years Ago.

Schools Two Hundred Years Ago.
Woman teachers and girl scholars
were of small account in New York in
early days. Girls did, however, attend
the public schools. We find Matthew
Hillyer, in 1876, setting forth in New
York that he "hath kept school for chill
dren of both sexes for two years past to
satisfaction" Dame schools existed,
especially ON Long Island, where Eng
glish influences and Connecticut EN-
igration obtained. In Flushing Eliza
beth Cowperthwait was reckoned with
in 1851 for schooling and diet for chill
dren;" and in 1853 she received for 30
weeks schooling of Martha Johanna"
scarlet petticoat-truly a typical
Dutch payment. A school bill settled
by John Bovine in Flushing in 1695
shows that sixpence week was paid
to the teacher for each scholar who
learned reading, while writing and
ciphering cost one shilling two pence
q week. This, considering the usual
wages and prices of the times, was fair
pay enough.-Alin Morse Earle, In
Book BUYER.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24

The republicans bought the ele--.
phant. The trouble is how to feed
him. He is an obstreperous beast. The
trumpetings of the enraged and hdngry
monster resound through the land,
and the rattling Of breaking chains are
dreadful to listen to.IIlinois State
RessisEsg
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
HIS Business.

CynicnsI heard of q man to-day who
buried a wife and child in the after.
noon, and went to the theater at night
Maude--H he was a brute.
Cynicas--No, undertaken. - Tit Bis
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
Too Much to Ask.

HeThe Bible says we shall forgiva
cur enemies, you know.
she-Bnt, thank goodness. it does nes
insist that rye shall forgive our friends
~5 e 1d;ananol;s sIourgaI
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
CALLERS AND oFFlcE-sEEkERs.
Gen. Harrison Suggests n Plan for tll e
Relief of the President.

Gen. Harrison Suggests n Plan for tin e
Relief of the President.
1t is a rare good fortune during the
early months of an administration if
the president gets one wholly uninter-
rupted hour at his desk each day. The
presidents time ies SO broken into bits
that he is often driven to late night
work, or to set up desk in his bedroom
when preparing message or ether pa
per requiring unbroken attention.
Thoughtlessness is the root of all this.
81 only want five minutes;" and if he
were the only one it could be spared;
but his double is at his heels, and the
urgent public business is postponed or
cone at night with jaded mind. It
may be said that untimely visitors
should be excluded, and so they should ).
would be cure without a smart. But
the feeling that something is or may
be gained by a personal interview pre-
walls, and for the first year and half
of an administration the president
spends from four to six hours of each
day talking about things he will not
have to act upon for months, while the
things that ought to be done presently
arc hurtfully postponed.
& If the president could make up and
publish an appointment docket, and
1,otify all persons having anything to
say in a particular case to "draw near
on fixed day, it would result in great
saving of time all around, and a great
saving Of money to the applicants, who
could remain at home until summoned
to appear. No papers should be re-
eeived after the submission of the case,
and motions for a rehearing and for a
new trial should be barred.-Ex-Pres
ident Harrison, in Ladies Home Jour-
nal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
rnn aIneh shynesa.

Curnso-Why don't Mr.. Gilgal and
Miss Perkasie get married?
Cawker Shyness on both sides.
How do you make that out?"
She is shy by ratrre and he is shy
Of eash ID troit FREE Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24
M'KINLEYS PLANS.
How the New Administration Goes
to Work.

How the New Administration Goes
to Work.
President McKinley's first proclama-
tion declares that an extraordinary oc-
casion requires the congress of the
United States to convene in extra ses-
sion, and sets the date for the assem-
bling of the national lawmakers at
March Is.
1t is we'll known that Mr.. Mckinley
considers the enactment of new tariff
bill embodying the protective principle
as the most vital and urgent business
to command the attention of congress.
He is anxious that such measure shall
be in operation by the beginning OF the
next fiscal year, July !.
The tariff bill which has occupied the
attention of Chairman Dingley and his
fellow members of the ways ard means
committee for over two months is
nearly ready for submission to the new
congress. The wool and lumber rates
have given the committee the most
trouble and the formulation of sched-
ules which will satisfy all the interests
involved will not be easy of accomplish
1nent. The bill as it will leave Chair
man Dingley's committee will be near~
" if notquite as radical in its protective
features as the Mckinley law.
The republican leaders look for no
serious delay in the house. They feel
confident that no factious or stubborn
opposition will prevent the realization
of the executives wishes as far as the
lower house is concerned. With their
large majority, the party managers on
the republican side feel that they cum
out-maneuver the opposition if dilatory
tactics are resorted to by the latter.
In the senate the signs are not as
favorable for smooth sailing. Already
the proposed action of the republican
side in filling the vacancies in senate
committees with their party colleagues
has provoked the warning from the
democrats, independent republicans
and populists that they will unite in OPP
position, in which event tEa repub-
licans would not be strong enough to
control.
The new administration begins Sc
renely, with scarcely a cloud on the
horizon. But in these times of political
independence, of strong personal aspi-
rations and conflicting ambitions, there
is no assurance that fair weather will
prevail for long. The conditions now
existent in the senate may prccipitate
such tempest as that which sent DEM
ocratic tariff reform on the rocks at the
beginning of the last administration.
The president proposes, the house may
concur, but it is the senate, as we have
seen, that disposes.- Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1897-04-24

"A Philadelphia husband forbade his
wife to eat pie, and she has sued for di.
voree on this ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
EVERY MEMBER FAvORS 1T.
The Russian Am erican League Unani-
NOUS for the Auditorium.

Chairman R. S. Brigham of the Com
mercial club auditorium committee has
received the following letter from the
president of the Russian-American league
which indicates that the members of that
organization are alive to the interests of
the city:
AS you have sent me invitation to
attend the meeting on March %, concern
ing the auditorium, I hereby wish to
thank YOU for the invitation and to ex-
tend my regrets at my inability to be
present, and 10 assure you not only on
behalf of myself personally, but as preSi-
dent of the German Russia n American
league that every member of the league
is in favor Of the auditorium and of every
good enterprise that may spring up that
is for the good of Topeka.
Should the auditorium be built in the
City park. not a single vote of our peo-
pie will be cast against it, but otherwise
a few are against it, so in conclusion
can confidently say that at least 500 votes
will ring the glorious auditorium praises.
1 hope that every organization will
sing the praise in the same chorus that
the German RuSsian-American league will
sing on the 9th day of April
MATTHEW F. CfAMBOWSKI,
president"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
A DELIGHTED BOY.
Prof. SamueIS, the Optician. Scores
Another Success.
While the Critics Are H0wIfnS the
GOOc Work of Curing People
Goes BraveIy On.

Everybody in Topeka knows Major
Inman; nearly every body does. His
erect and striking form leading his
blind boy has been a familiar sight on
the streets for the last four years Now
he isn't leading the boy for the simple
reason that the boy can take care of
himself. He can now see to go where
he pleaSes. But this experience of see
ing we'll is q very new and a very de-
lghtful experience to Robert, as il
hasn't been long since he was almost
blind. He has been troubled with his
eyes from infancy Some four or five
years ago he went to Christ's hospital
to have his eyes treated, but after re-
naming some time went away without
much Improvement. Since that time
he could scarcely see until his recent
treatment with Prof. Samuels
This treatment was begun six months
ago and improvement was noted from
the first The treatment consisted
only of medicine applied to the eyes.
glasses being used only to protect them
from the light until they should be
stronger. But the cure is now COM
plete and Robert can see as well as
anyone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
WILL KEEP GOV. SMITH.
Board of Soldiers Home Managers Do
Not Want to Lose Him.

Washington. March 31.-When the
members of the board of managers of
the Soldiers homes adjourned their ses-
sion here last week a proposition was
pending which had an important bear
ing on the future of the home at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan. 1t was suggested
ent of the Leavenworth home, against
should change places with the Superin-
fornia.
During the discussion of this subject
it was clearly evident that the board of
managers did not want to lose the
services of General Smith, and they
were not backward about saying So
1t was their opinion that the LeaVen-
worth home had been better governed
during his administration OF affairs
than ever before in it's history, but a
friction had been engendered which
would make it unpleasant if he re-
turned there, consequently his friends
in the board favored a change of jur
isdiction with a view to preventing
any further trouble at Leavenworth.
and at the same time vindicating Cen
eral Smith from the charges that have
been made against him.
When the board of managers meets
again at Danville, Ill, next month it
will take up this matter of the Leaven-
worth management, and the indications
are that the suggestion of changing
General Smith to California will meet
with the approval of a majority if not
all the members of the national board
of managers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
SHE KEPT HER LIONS.
Woman Lion Tanner Attacks Her
Manager and Threatens to Turn
Her Pets Loose on officers.

Omaha, Neb. March 31-Aggie Lyons,
the pretty Spaniard who has been
amusing Omaha theater patrons by
daring tricks with her three big lions
furnished more amusement for a big
crowd of spectators this morning than
she has at any of the regular enter
tainments. The lions did not appear in
the show, however, but looked on, while
their muscular mistress beat her man
ager, Frank Hail. You scoundrel!
You thief" she shouted to Hall.
You've got all my money. Are you
going to take my lions from me noW?"
She then reached for her manager
who is a strong and tall man, and
struck him in the face. Hall fell back
against the wall of the building. He
threw up his hands, but this did not
stop the enraged woman. She abused
him with her tongue and every once in
awhile struck him in the face. Then
she turned on two officers who were
present to attach the big brutes, and
they fed, leaving her master of the
field. She was not further molested,
as she threatened to turn her lions
loose on the next crowd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
HAVING FUN WITH THEM.
London Papers Grow Humorous at
the Expense of the Bradley Martins

London, March 31.-The cabled re-
ports of the Bradley Martins departure
caused some amusement here, owing
to the ford wording.
The Globe humorously remarks: 1.-THE
Bradley Martins appear to be on the
point of making a mistake as to the
power of the dollar in England, for we
read that after a short season in Scot
land they propose returning to London
in June to celebrate the jubilee. We
thought the queen was going to do
that"
Another paper says that this news
is going to be broken gently to the
queen"
Indeed, perfect web of fiction is al
ready being woven about the Bradley
Martins coming movements and do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
AIR SHIPS DANGEROUS.
Wild Geese Near Atchison Singed by
Their Electric Heat

Five wild geese were seen high in the
heavens over Atchison yesterday, ap-
parentIy in great distress, says the
Champion.
This was indicated by their UNI Gus
circular flights and plaintive screams
They were observed by a great many
citizens. who, without a single excep-
ton, arrived at the conclusion that they
had come in contact with the great air
snip seen at Topeka Saturday and had
been knocked off their bearings
After continuing their gyrations until
dark, they alighted in the burst pond
when it was discovered that their plu-
mage had been singed by electric heat
Air ships will be the death of a great
flanv geese
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kinbam Printing Co.
morning.
A o. and George Rorabaugh VIII
leave today for Emporia.
s Worcester and son of Pauline spent
yesterday on the North side.
Mrs. H. c. Miner returned Yesterday
from visit with relatives at Kansas
City.
Miss Leora Morrow left Sunday for St
Louis She will probably be gone
Jesse KistIer still continues to i'm
prove, and friends have strong hopes of
his ultimate recovery.
In spite of the threatening weather
last evening, the pie social given by
Rebekah lodge was well attended.
The Guild of the Church of the Goo
Shepherd will meet tomorrow afterr-
with Mrs. Fred lies, 1104 Monroe s
Mrs S A. Mitchell of EoIman's &c
ton received word Monday of the 4
of her grandson at National City, -
Who was accidentally shot
Donald Paranore returned Sunday
from a visit of several weeks with his
grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. E. S Ri
ley, at Manhattan.
Miss Myrtle Seymour, who is one of
the teachers in the Omaha city schools,
Will spend her spring vacation with rel
atives in Chicago.
The chorus which is practicing the
rehearsal Thursday evening at Dr. Rey-
nolds, corner Gordon and Quincy street
While Representative A L. Brooke
was working in his nursery Tuesday, a
limb of a tree struck him in the eye.
puncturing the ball, but fortunately not
injuring the sight
The meeting at the Second Presbyter-
ian church, which was to have been held
last evening at the church for the cleo
ton of officers, was postponed until to-
morrow evening.
The homeopathic night class sur
prised Mrs. DR.. Swift Monday evening
and spent several hours with her, en-
joying social time. They brought with
them we'll filed baskets.
There will be a meeting of the First
ward kindergarten auxiliary Friday af-
ternoOn at the home of Mrs. A J. Arm
old, 927 Jackson street, at which time
all members and all interested in the
continuance of the school especially the
patrons, are urged to be present.
The W. T. K. club met yesterday af-
ternOOn with Mrs. F. c. Bowen. Mrs.
Cecil read a very interesting paper on
Edgar Allen Poe Mrs. A W. Parks
was on the programme for current
events. This will be the last meeting
with Mrs. Bowen, as she will shortly
move over the river. The club wi
meet next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs
J. A Campbell, Ills Monroe street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
Texas BIG Berry Crop.

A special dispatch to the Chicago
Tribune from Alvin, Tex, states that
the 1897 strawberry crop promises to
be the largest ever known in the his
tory of Texas. Car loads of these ber-
ries are now being shipped north.
Inquire of local agent A. T. e S. F
railway for copy of Texas coast
pamphlet describing a country which
offers great inducements TO homeseek-
ers. Excursions in April and May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31

have the statute books does not per-
init the commissioners to make schedule
of rates.
When then will you call the special ses-
sion OF the legislature?''
That's another question. l have found
no demand for a special session. It is for
the people to say that they want this leg
iSlature to make another trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
TOM WILKINSON LET OUT.
Not Compelled to Serve His Jail Sen
tence-To Paw $3.50.

Tom Wilkerson was released from the
county Jail today on the order of the
board of county commissioners. In his
application of pardon to that board, VIII
kerson stated that he had the promise OF
a job on April 1.
By the terms of release, Wilkerson will
pay the costs of his prosecution amount
ing to over $50. within few days, and
his 500 fine in monthly instalments of IS
each Wlkerson pleaded guilty to selling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-31
Saw Where You Are GOING

And the Santa Fe will take you there.
1t traverses fourteen States and Terri
tories, with nearly 10000 miles of track.
Health and pleasure resorts, in the
mountains or by the sea-winter or
summer. it makes no difference-they
are easily and comfortably reached via
the Santa Fe.
And the big business centers-Chi-
cagO, ST. Louis, Kansas City, Denver
FIT. Worth, Galveston, Los Angeles, San
Francisco-they are all on the Santa
Fe.