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The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18

Or Public Lands and on Interstate
Commerce. There was no vancy
OF the latter committee, but Mr..
LaFolieute, whose conceit never
deserts him, thought one ought TO
be made because Of his long speech
on the Railway Rate bill. The
Committee on Committees did
him to the committee On
Public Lands but Speaker Hans
brough made such a fuss about it
that they had to take him off as
MIR. Hansbrough is chairman.
Then, merely to give him some
thing, they appointed LaFollette
to the committee On Military
Affairs. He was equally unwel-
come there but it took some in
genuity to get rid of the unWel-
come member. Finally a plan
was devised which worked beauti-
fully. The story was whispered
about that Senator I4aFollette had
been made the victim of a plot,
that the Military Affairs commit
tee would soon have to vote on the
Brownsville case, that if LaFol-
lette voted against the President
it would shatter his prestige in
Wisconsin where his chief strength
has been his advocacy of the Roos-
evelt policies, while if he voted for
the report declaring the Negroes
guilty he would stand no chance
of getting the southern delega-
tons to the Republican national
convention, most Of the delegates
being Negroes. This story was
whispered in the proper quarter
and finally a discreet friend told
LaFollette the story. in strict
confidence" LaFoIlette, who takes
his own presidential boom serious
II, swallowed bait, hook and
sinker, and the next day arose in
the Senate and asked to be re-
lieved of service On the Military
Affairs committee. Senator War
ren, the chairman, ard Senator
Lodge, another Republican mem
her, were so overjoyed that they
could scarcely restrain the IN
clination to rise and do a cake
walk down the middle aisle OF the
Senate Chamber.
Secretary Taft has amazed his
enemies by stating his position by
public letter and in a public
speech on the subject Of labor.
illiunctions against strikers, etc.
The Secretary S enemies have sup
posed he would fight shy Of both
Of these subjects and have be-
Iieyed that therein he would be
weak but he has taken the bull by
the horns, has come out into the
open and confounded his enemies.
He at least enjoys the advantage
Of being the only Republican candi-
.didate for the presidency who has
fully and frankly stated his views
on all public questions and his
course IS the occasion of the ut
most annoyance to the average
Republican politician who always
relies on buncome to win his way
and fool the voters.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18
BURGLAR BEHIND BARS
Doris Jennings Arrested at
Washington Thursday for
Robbing j. B. Sanioz' Store.

Robbing j.. b. Sanioz' Store.
Doris Jennings, a young white
man, aged about nineteen years,
and whose home is Prairie Basse,
was arrested Thursday afternoon
ii Washington by Officer W. G..
Gay, charged with having broken
the show window Of j. B. Sandoz
OF this city on the night Of the 9Th
inst, and taking therefrom two
shotguns. It seems that the young
man is caught red handed, as posi-
tive proof Of his guilt is recorded.
While out driving Sunday after
noon, Mr.. Sandoz was hailed by
Mr.. Elster, who returned to him a
gun that the culprit left with him
for safe keeping. The other gun
had been sold to negro IN Wash
ington for 81, but has been recov-
cred by the owner upon identified
ton.
Deputy Sheriff S. j. Going was
dispatched to Washington upon
the arrest Of Jennings to convey
the prisoner to the parish Jail, re-
turning with him I Thursday night.
The prisoner was dressed in a
navy blue suit and patent leather
shoes, the shoes answering the de-
cS,,.sssa4ssn af j r,ai7s that r1VStn-
riously disappeared from an EN-
ployee at the electric light plant.
However this may be, the young
man will have to 90 before 4 court
of Justice to answer to the charge
for which he will have to atone.
The identity and sequent ar
rest of Jennings was perfected
through anarticle published inthe
Courier giving an account Of Mr.
sandoz store being robbed.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18
NOTICE TO FARMERS BY e. S.
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

To continue the work started IN
demonstration, the United States
Department of Agriculture is
sending agents over the district in
cluding this parish, and meetings
will be held at the following places
and dates:
Sunset, Tuesday, Jan. 18th, at
2 p. m.
Arnaudville, Sunday, Jan. 18th,
at II a. m.
Opelousas, Monday, Jan. Goth,
at 10 a. m.
Washington, Monday, Jan. Goth
at 3 p. m.
A full discussion of the situation
will take place, and several speak
ers will be present, and Mr.. J. A.
Evans, for six years employed in
Texas by the government, will be
able to give all information on the
boil Weevil subject.
All questions concerning soils,
seeds, fertilization and cultiva-
ton will be treated.
We hope that all farmers will
take advantage of those meetings
to get in the line of progress.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18
EN)NAL. CAPITAL.
news Of | week
*II4NS As A LiMELIGHT
PERFORMER IS GOOD.
lREIOND TO Be HOUSE LEADER

ktics Waxing Warm i'm the
6tg Of Nasllington-Joseph G.
annon Is Caught Redhanded
His Political ManeuEers.
anglling 1T Uncle Joe.
ashington, D. G., January Il,
Democrats in Congress are
tn rejoiced over tthe recent
lange Of courtesies between
John Sharpe Williams and
De Almond on the floor of
House. It was feared that the
catlon which occurred be-
n these two strong Democrats
$ld result in a permanent es-
genaerat and would so weaken
! minority. A trifing debate
! the question of what should
Ione with the report Of the
committee On Revision of the
afforded the opportunity
III MIR. Williams seized. yield
I the floor to Mr.. De Almond
50 peace was brought about.
Eas naturally the place of Mr..
Hams to take the initiative in
4 reconciliation. He had won
i victory over De Almond in
8recent contest for the House
[ership and he has been selected
HE primaries of his state for the
Ate, to which he will be duly
LED. When he is it is entirely
liz that Judge De Almond will
keed him as minority leader.
Me President s efforts to have
wal surgeon command q naval
el seem destined to meet with
IRE. He has assigned Surgeon
kes To the command Of the hos
ship Relief, and Stokes is now
h addressed in the Navy De
rnent as Doctor Captain, but
6ll take time and S20, 600 to fit
$the Relief and meanwhile Sen
3 Hale, chairman of the COM
ee Oh Naval Affairs, has intro
|bd d bill forbid ding the assign
10 OF staff officers to the COM
ID Of any naval vessel. Mr..
: s bill also prohibits the ex-
hce CT the Naval General
d, which has been called into
EeTlce by executive order and
Bite the fact that Congress has
n been willing to consent to its
lion By law
pSepn VI. cannon, speaker OF
House, has been caught red
He'd playing politics with House
nittee places. AT the begin
of the session, Mr.. Cannon
bred that he was utterly OPP
u to the creation of the White
3r1tain Forest Reserve and Of
appalachian reserve and that
der to prevent favorable. re-
s on these measures he pur-
d To reorgar1ize the committee
+ Agriculture This he did,
Hug, however, one vacancy to
lled later AT a recent dinner
ashington d member Of Con-
u from New England said to
peaker Mr. Speaker, / Woud
u love to do something to pro-
your presid dental interests in
section, but it is impossible.
that ii has become generally
Hn that YOU are irrevocably
bsed To the White Mountain
ve your name is like d red rag
bull iii my neigh rhood.
ar me replied the Speaker,
had no idea that your people
That project % much at heart.
days later the Speaker filed
acant place Oh the committee
banning Rep Weeks Of Massa-
etts, who is the most ardent
pcate of the White Mountain
we III the country Members
laughing heartily ait Uncle
politics and some people
Kond ndering If the New England
llc il gong To be greatly fooled
this appointment Of one Of
number ol, q committee al
packed against the reserve
tor Ia Toilette of Wisconsin
lle things again. HE wanted
pointed On the coln1nit ttees
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18

start, and it was On account Of the
opinion formerly expressed by the
different country wards that the
ants unsuccessfulIy endeavored
to have the fight exclusively III the
city, and for this vely same reason
that the enemies of the saloons il
Guided in their petition for the
election that the entire parish be
waged.
The country votes arrived later
than the city counts, and had
everybody painfully anxious un-
til the very last and smallest place
was heard from. Fully five thou
sand men, women and children as
sembled in front of the Times office
to watch the bulletins. The forces
were about evenly divided, and
the cheering, which was audible at
least ten blocks, switched from one
side to the other. The Third,
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Wards,
the first posted, favored prohibi-
ton, all but the Fourth Ward
showing very small majorities.
Closely following came the other
wards, which favored the ants, all
but one by what seemed to be in
vincible majorltles.
The country totals began to ar
rive, each showing almost unani-
nous sentiment outside of the city
for the elimination of the saloons
and their evils, and the enormous
anti plurality was gradually pulled
down and was finally overcome, ac
companied by such cheering and
shouting as the people of Shreve-
port have never listened to before.
This was Immediately succeeded
by a grand and spectacular street
parade, participated in by thou
sand or more men, women and
even little children, who marched
through the main business thor
oughfares, waving banners and
singing s'Caddo's Gone Dry The
procession was similar to the one
yesterday afternoon, when fully
two thousand people paraded the
streets and sang "Caddo's Going
Dry.
The celebration continued for
two hours. -%
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18
MADE TRAFFIC AGREEMENT


A joint agreement was consum-
mated the other day in New Or
leans between the Frisco lines and
the Louisiana Railway & Naviga-
ton Company by which the latter
road will handle the Frisco ton
mage to New Orleans from the
lines now in operation between
Houston and Opelousas, and also
handle business out of New Or
leans to points on the Frisco lines.
The tonnage will be carried to
Alexandria over the Watkins road
from Kinder, and there turned
over to the Louisiana line, the
same rule being reversed in busi-
ness out of New Orleans. Beau
mont Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-18

Wanted Board and lodging in
a private family by two reputable
young men. Apply at this Office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
INDIAN GRAPE pIckERs.
Gene From Reservations to Help
Gather Raisins In California.

Gene From Reservations to Help
Gather Raisins In California.
With the approach of the grape har.
Nesting and raisin making season the
Indians from the reservations in the
mountains back of San Diego begin to
aock to the valleys where the vine.
yards lie. Among these the beautiful
FL Canyon valley, with it's broad acres
OF vines, attracts many of the dusky
people.
Down the grades they come, bump.
ing over rough places and raising
clouds of dust in their rickety old
wagons and carriages. Horseback,
burro back and on foot they pass by
in large and small parties. The con.
veyances are usually rather dilapi.
dated affairs. purchased from the rub.
bish heap of some rancher or second.
hand dealer and patched together with
baling wire, as is the harness. But
sometimes prosperous tribesman.
the owner Of little place of his own,
passes by, his wagon new and the
sauaws and children comfortably
though not very gaudily dressed.
Old carriages which have evidently
seen better days are met with, the
head of the family occupying the box
and the women and children piled to-
gether with household effects, feed
for the team and few dogs. Free.
quently one sees family Of two, the
squaw mounted on the only horse
ard hubby "hoofing it, at the other
end of the leading rope like the true
gentleman he is.
They are care free, light hearted
people, and this journeying at harvest
time is holiday excursion to them.
Horse races, peon games and other
pleasures dear to the Indians heart
are to be enjoyed between spells of
hard but wealth yielding work when
the destination is reached and camp
pitched. Old acquafntances among
those from other reservations will be
renewed, and an old feud or two set.
tied perhaps.
On the road from the reservation to
the valley are many Indian hotels"
with excellent accommodations for
man and beast. To the white man
these establishments would seem
mean, but to the Indian they are the
most ideal of hoste1ries. They consist
of spring of water, some shady
trees, little dry f1rewood and some
grass in which to stake their ponies.
Once in camp at the ranch upon
which he has been engaged to work
the same old round of picking, turn
ing, sorting, stacking and the rest of
the various stages of raisin making
will be gone through with, and the pay
resulting therefrom spent ON provi-
sions for the family, and lost in bet
ting on the races or at the fascinating
game of peon.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Grass In the Poultry Ration.-Grass
is one of the best foods that we can
feed the hens. It is cheap because it
is harvested by the poultry them
selves. This save not only the cost
of harvesting, but also the cost of
handling it. Grass contains much nu-
triment, all of the food elements be-
ing represented. Blue grass and clio.
yer are rich in protein, and they also
carry good proportion of carbon.
These are the elements needed by
the fowls in the producing of the ma
terials for growth. The owner of
poultry on the farm should make care
fui provision for this kind of food,
especially when it can be fed in q
green state. The increasing price of
all grain feeds makes it necessary for
the farmer to turn to grass as a feed
to the largest possible extent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
CHAPTER xxx-continued.

SIT seems SO frightful to leave her."
said Christabel, looking sadly at the
calm. worn face of Mary. There is
one thing at least l must do. know
she would wish me to do it; indeed
promised her that if she should die
before certain time should do 1t.
There are some papers belonging to
he! late father, Sir John, which he
gave into her Charge
A strange. long-draWn, dreadful cry,
which appeared to issue from all sides
Of the house at once, caused her to
break off and gasp with shudder.
what is that?" she asked.
ut is FIRE." answered Aksakoff.
''The house is on fire. That is the
cry. l pray that we arc not too late"
But l must get those papers," ex-
claimed Christabel. ut was a promise
to Mary" she said, making a rapid
examination of the room. "Ah! here
is her jewel-case. The papers are in
IT, she cried
With another kiss on the dead lips
Christabel withdrew, and Norman and
Aksakoff hurried her downstairs,
The revOlut;onists were scurrying
out of the burning house like rats,
while bugle-call, clear and sonorous,
broke upon their ears.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Salt for Fowis.-Fowls need salt in
their food as much as other animals.
The mineral elements in the salt are
desired by the fowls and their sys.
TENS crave them. But the salt must
be fed with care. It is not safe ia
give salt to fowls in the same man:
ner as we give it to other farm stock,
We can with cows, sheep and horses
put the salt in a dish and let them
eat what they desire. This would re.
suit in the killing of some of the
fowls, as they do not know where I'd
draw the line on eating it, or, in other
words, do not know when they have
gotten enough. Too much salt will
prove fatal to any animal, and the
hen is no exception. It is, therefore.
necessary to feed it in the food rather
than by itself.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
At LAST.

It Took Him Soma Time to Take the
Hint, Though.
Midnight came, and still the bore
showed no signs Of leaving.
do you like muster" asked tho
beautiful girl, Just to break the mo.
uotony.
"Passionately fond Of it," replied
the bore. I'm fact, do you know, mu.
sic will always carry me away?"
She dropped onto the piano seat and
ratified OF several popular airs; then.
suddenly wheeling around, said:
you are still here?"
"Ye-es," yawned the bore.
But thought you said music al
ways carried you away?"
$50 I did music"
But he didn't stay much longer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

A number of Jockeys and horses
he'd lined up for the start Of a steeple-
chase, but delay occurred because
a tall, rawboned beast obstinately re.
fused to yield to the opportunities Of
the starter. The patience Of the
worthy was greatly exhausted. Bring
no that horsel" he shouted; bring
J i'm up! You'll get into trouble pretty
son If you don't!" The rider Of the
turid animal, youthful Irishman.
lied back. Il can't help It! This
.ere's been a cab horse, and he won't
start till the door shuts. an amt
sot no door,"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
IRELAND NEEDS FORESTS.
Like United States, She Is Late in
Waking Up to Her Sins.

Like United States, She Is Late in
Waking Up to Her Sins.
Ireland has awakened to the ma
tional value of her forests, but so late
that radical measures will now be
necessary to make up for past ne
elect. A commission appointed by the
crown to investigate the condition of
Ireland's forests and to suggest meas
ures for lettering it has just made
public it's report.
The commission outlines and vigor
ously urges the adoption Of large
scheme for the state to plant about
100000 acres with forest trees. This,
with the 100000 acres of existing for
est, would give Ireland 100000 acres
of forest land, an area which the COM
mission considers essential for the
agricultural and industrial require.
ments of the country.
About 10000 acres of this would be
purchased by the state in mountain
GUS and rough regions and managed
as state forest, while 100000 acres.
chiefly in small blocks, would be
planted by the state but managed by
private owners or by county councils.
The facts that under the land pur.
chase acts much woodland formerly
held in large blocks is being sold in
small parcels and numbered and that
there is now opportunity for the gov
eminent to acquire woods and land
suitable for forests make it specially
urgent for the state to take immedi-
ate action.
To show that such scheme of LAND
acquisition and planting is not i'm.
practicable the commission cites the
case Of Denmark, an agricultural
country half the size Of ireland,
which since 1881 has increased her
forests by 175,000 acres.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
CARRIAGE HOUSE
Groun d Plan.

house, so horse may be harnessed
and hitched up and left inside till
ready to 60.
The following is a bill of material:
Four side stills SxS-21 feet spliced;
cross stills, 8xS-25 feet; 80 floor
joists, 2x10-14 feet; 81 ceiling joists,
2xs-25 feet; 1000 feet plank, Unch
measure) for floor; 1000 feet inch
lumber for loft; sc studs, 2x6-13 feet;
10 plates, 2x6-14 feet; IL scantlings,
2x4-12 feet, for gable studs; 1900
feet rough siding; AZ rafters, 2x6-16
feet; 1850 feet roof sheeting; Is M.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
A. ROYAL INVENTOR.

Prince Henry OF, Prussia. the kali
ser's brother, is akeen automobilist.
and has taken out a patent for an In
vention. in the interests Of chauf-
feurs. Two movable bands Of rubber
are placed on each side of the glass
that protects the driver from wind
and dust. The two bands can be put
N motion by turning handle. They
pass rapidly over the glass, thus free.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
STABLE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE


The accompanying diagram shows
ground plan for stable and carriage
house 4ox25 feet. The cows stall for
two is six feet wide, and the horse
stalls are each five feet wide, which is
the proper width. This will give you
. carriage house 20x24 feet, and feed
the stock from the front. A passage
leads from the stable to carriage
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

shingles; % studs for partitions and
stalls, 2x4-10 feet; 500 feet inch lin
ing for stable; 60 feet plank for
stalls, 2x10-S feet; 4 stall posts, 6xa
8 feet; 2 pieces stall caps, 2xS-&
feet; 3 ridge boards, 1x7-14 feet; 4
ridge boards. 1x6.-14 feet; $50 feet
cornice. II foundation be built of con.
crete it should be at least 2 feet below
surface, and if set on level, would re-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

They WiII.-The old theory that
sheep and cattle will not feed on the
same range is now proven to be fal.
lacious in the extreme. Down Texas
way they have the finest cattle and the
finest sheep of the country, both feed.
ing from the same range and both do.
ing we'll. The owners are prosperous
alike from both these branches Of the
stock-raising industry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Producing Pork.-For the most
economical production of pork good
hog pastures are necessary, and a
four-year rotation Of grain, clover, corn
and corn works we'll. A three
year rotation of corn, wheat and grass
is profitable when sheep are at hand
to make use Of the extra pasture.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
Not Far Wrong.

In a Southern state whore an educa-
tional qualification was required for
voters. a negro was asked, "What 10
the writ Of certiorari7"
" dunno, boss" replied the darkey,
..bnt it's sumfin to keep dc niggahs
nom yatin'."-Circle Magazine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Buy q Separator.-Buy a separator
II you can take care of 1t. It will be
one Of the best investments you ever
made.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

quire wall Of feet at least To
build such wall of concrete would re.
quire 9A barrels cement, yards
stone filters, and II yards gravel It
is admitted that dipping posts in hot
coal tar will add to their durability.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
Query.

'swhy IL It," remarked the Observer
Of Events and Things. that tho wom-
an who sits in box ut the theater
with no one behind her, invariably
takes her hat OF, while the. one in the
audience, with lot If people behind
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Money Well spent.-A few extra
dollars for good pure-bred ram is
money we'll spent. No lockmaster
who takes pride in his flock and values
its Improvement can afford to save
money by the purchase of cheap
grade ram.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
another ussIess Question.

Farmer somsthin' the matter With
the machine? .
Voice (from under the auto) I
1ust crawlsd under here e Get out q
the sun.-0mart Set
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

Get Rid Of Her.-The scrub COW 4.
the most expensive thing on the dairy
farm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23
Nobody Home.

Agents. the head Of the house In.
sonny7
Boy-Ns. sir: there's nobody homo
lister. s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-23

4 Sometimes woman cries over hG
inability to ind something TO laugh q
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On color Champagne pEOpioa para la eats.
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boFdado8 y de pFeCios muy limitadog. Pars
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de sEtfculOs de novsdad que ests cara re-.
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