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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Sabine River Oyerflows.

Belton Hanson, Of Connell's Ferry
reported the whole country above Lo-
gansport inundated along the river
1ncalculable damage has been done to
crops in the bottom lands by the over
flow, while the wind and hail have
injured the crops and gardens all over
this section. Fruit has been injured
to some extent, though the prospects
are still good for a large crop Of all
kinds Of fruit.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Bank Sue Bonding Company

The Board of Liquidators of the
Bank of Plaquemine, fled a suit
against the United States Fidelity
and Guaranty Company to recover
$4,000, being the amount Of the bond
Of J. Andrew Courier, Cashier of the
above bank. The Bank Of Plaquemine
closed its doors last August on ac-
count Of $4,000 shortage.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
To Combat Fruit Fly.

San Francisco.-George Compere,
entomologist, arrived here on the
liner China after a tour of India
and the Far East in search Of the
natural enemies Of the pests that
infest he orchards Of California. His
quest was successful and when he
left Western Australia three months
ago the parasite that he found in In
dia was reducing the ravages of the
fruit to a noticeable degree.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
To Advance Freight Rates.

The Interstate. Commerce Com
mission has not approved any plan Of
the railroad companies to advance
freight rates, and if the corporations
attempt to carry out their announc-
ed intention in that respect they may
find themselves confronted with the
penalties Of the Sherman Antitrust
Law.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Bitten Rv Snider

II. c. Mcdaniel, a substantial far
mer of the Fourth Ward of Caldwell
parish, was bitten by a small spider
last week on the arm, and his physi-
clan, DIR. V H. Mecom, says it may
become necessary to amputate the
arm to save the mans life. Mr.. Nc
Daniel has suffered intense pain from
the spider bite, and at one tine it
was thought that lockjaw would set
IN
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
WEDNESDAY,.

By adoption Of House resolution
No. z, by Mr.. johnson Of Madison,
the House decided that no bills in
volving appropriations shall be tax
en- up on third reading until the gen.
.eral appropriations bill and the bill
for the present session have been
passed.
Mr.. Shattuck's resolution advocat-
ing the exercise Of economy in mo-
netary legislation was also adopted.
Mr.. Locke Of Ca1casieu has been
selected by the anti-racing interests
to present their bill in the House
against race track gambling, and the
measure may appear at very early
date.
From Mr.. Polk will come meas
ure for The immediate abolition Of
the Board Of Equalization Of Assess
ments, for which, say its hackers,
over half hundred votes have al
ready been secured "and that with
out any trying" as they express it.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Beginning Forest Conservation.

Under suspension Of the rules, the
House passed bill appropriating
$100, 900 to enable the Secretary OF
Agriculture to cooperate with states
and with private owners of wood
lands for the admission and conser.
walton Of forests.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
HiII Pieeon-Holed two Years.

Senator Beveridge gave notice that
he will move to discharge the Com
mittee on Agriculture from further
consideration OF his bill requiring
packers to put the date Of canning on
all meat products. The bill has been
pending before the Senate committee
nearly two years. Senator Beveridge
says that the present system Of can
ming without the date is menace TO
the entire nation.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Seasos,of Conventions.

The season of conventions which
began with the State Sunday School
Association and has continued for
the past several weeks will close with
the convention Of the State Fire
mems Association and the convoca-
ton of the Grand Chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star, which two
organizations will hold their ses-
sions the first week in June.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30

A stock company has been organ
lied which will be known as the
Southern Stock Specific Company,
Ltd, capitalized at $4,000. This COM
pany absorbs all the property and
rights of the Louisiana Remedy Com
pany, located at New Iberia, which
will be moved to Franklin.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Postoffice Bill Sent to Conferenc

Postoffice Bill Sent to Conference.
The disagreement Of the House Of
Representatives to the ocean mail sub
vention to the postoffice bill was
laid on the table and further con-
ference was ordered, the Senate con-
ferences being instructed to insist
upon the disputed amendments.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Adjournment Nav Be Delayed

It is stated at the Capitol on ap-
parently good authority that Con-
gress would not adjourn earlier than
Wednesday, May ~, and that there
was a possibility of the session being
prolonged until June ].
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Enlarge Homestead Entries.

The conference report on the bill
enlarging homestead entries in the
arid regions from 16O to $40 acres
was rejected, thereby finally defeat
ing the bill.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Monteemerv a Hustling Town.

Montgomery has shipped four cars
of Irish potatoes, and more are be-
ing hauled in every day. This town
promises to become one Of the larg-
est truck shipping points in central
Louisiana. The prospects for a cot
ton crop are fine, with the exception
of too much rain.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Rivers. and Harbors Convention.

President Roosevelt assured a del
egation Of the National Rivers AMI
Harbors Congress, headed by Rep
resentative Ransdell, Of Louisiana,
that he would do everything i'll his
power to bring about the success of
their convention, which is to be held
in Washington, Dec. 9, 10 and IL, of
this year.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Slow to Act on Measures.

Intellectual efforts were made by
Mr.. Beveridge to pass the omnibus
territories bill and by Mr.. Newlan1s
to secure consideration bf his resolu-
ton creating an inland waterways
commission.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Presbyterians Worldwide Campaign.

PreSbyter1ans WorldW1de Campaign.
Kansas City, Mot is expected
that the Presbyterian generalssAs5Mm-
bly, now in session i nthis city will
make plans for an evangelistic cam
paign to be begun within year to
touch every part Of the world, the
expenses to be borne chiefly by lay
men. John H. Converse who in the
last several years has given more than
$25O,0OO for evangelical work, is said
to be the leader in the movement.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
nluminations at University:

The Illuminating at the State Uni
versity are attracting considerable
attention. The driveway through the
grounds has been arched with elec-
tric lights, and the letters L. s. o.
stand out in electric bulbs .oyer the
Third street entrance to the grounds.
The illuminations will be continued
throughout the commencement sea-
son.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Calumet Mine Dividend.

Boston.-A quarterly dividend Of
S. a share was declared by the di-
rectors of the Calumet and Hecla
Mining company. This is the same as
the dividend three months ago. A
year ago the dividend was $40 quar-
terly.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Branch Postoffices.

The Postmaster General has issued
an order that hereafter postal sta
tions for the receipt and dispatch Of
mails that are located outside Of the
corporate limits Of cities shall be
known as branch postoffices, and
shall be. separately entered in the
postal guide in alphabetical order in
the list Of postoffices.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
visit Of Fleet Is Chanqsjd.

It was announced at the Navy De-
partment that the visit Of the Pacific
fleets armored cruisers to Victoria,
B. c., has been postponed perhaps in
definitely.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Mos va4o RiII

President may veto the public
buildings bill. He has asked for f.
nancial data from Treasury.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30

Now that the principal committees
have been announced in the House
and practically all in the Senate,
rapid progress may be anticipated in
the line of positive legislation
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Conference on Meat Inspection.

An important conference between
officers of the Department of Agri-
culture and meat inspectors from
all parts of the United States will
be held at Chicago this week. The
primary object viii be to secure, if
possible, a more uniform enforcement
of the new regulations governing in
spection of meat under the law.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
TH1BoDAUx. La. SATURDAY MAY 3d. 1908
No Frictioi over Railroad Suit.

The White House has made public
n official denial Of the story that
;erious differences arose between the
president and AAtorney-Gene Bon
sparte over the question of bringing
uit against the New York, New Ha-
'en & Hartford railroad, the story
scing so fer as - say that Mr.. Bon.
aparte had threAtened to resign.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
TUESDAY.

Hon. Samuel D. McEnery, Of Qua
chita, was elected to another six-year
term as United States Senator. from
Louisiana beginning March 1909,
by a unanimous vote Of the Senate
and House.
Two financial measures were given
legislative birth in the House. One
by Representative Thomas. of Caddt
providing for the refunding Of the
public debt of eleven millions, by is
suing new bond at a lower rate Of
interest. Mr.. Thomas suggests three
per cent. The introduction Of this
measure by Mr.. Thomas was specially
interesting because it became known
to almost a certainty that Mr.. Thom-
as will be made Chairman of the
House Committee on State Bonded In
debtedness, which Committee will have
the consideration Of the entire propo-
sition Of financing and caring for the
state Indebtedness.
Perhaps the most interesting fea-
ture was the concurrent resolution.
demanding a thorough investigation
Of the printing contracts of the past
four years, and that the present print
ing contract be held up until July l,
so that these inquisitors can have
time to determine how Louisiana can
save some Of the vast expenditures
for her printing. Mr.. Thomas pressed
quick consideration of thi@ meas
ure and had it made special order.
Several anti-lobby bills were intro
duced, and Senator Marston present
ed his anti-option bill.
Still another interesting bill from
Caddo came from Mr.. Smith, who
presented a measure designed to re-
pulse the army of lobbyists from the
halls of the Legislature, this appar-
emily being drawn on the lines Of a
similar law in New York State.
From what can be gathered only
uncertainty as to whether the estab-
lishment Of State prohibition will re-
quire constitutional amendment has
so far prevented the Introduction of
bill to that end in the Senate, and
it will make its appearance as soon as
the Senator interested can obtain le-
gal advice on che subject. A most
important bill in the Senate came
Senator Marston' IS measure to pre-
vent culture trading - this being
identical in its provisions with the
laws Of Georgia and Texas on the sub
ject. No enthusiastic supporters Of
such proposition have yet come for
ward.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
TO Expel Ooneressman,

Movement IS on foot to expel Con-
gresham Lilley.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30
Shin 81 Distress

A message states that the Greek
:teamer Cycladu bound from New
Orleans to GEMS loaded with cot
ton and grain, onndeked off the
Bahama islands ~ May l3. The cap
tain and 15s ofH the crew reached
Nassau ii d small hdat. A boat with
four passengers S1a ssix of the crew
are still missing
uUu1slzna Guards to Participate.
It was annouced at the War De-
partment that the Louisiana Natisa-
al Guard was expected to participate
at the army manenvers at Leon
Springs, Tex, July 1926. These ma
neuvers will be performed by regular
troops and the National Guard of
Texas and Louisiana. -Four companies
are expected from Louisiana.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-30

A sweeping reduction in the wages
Of the Fall River (Mass.) mill op-
eratives was announced.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
SCANDAL INVOLVES P|TTSBURG BANKS Federal Government Will Aid in Probing Gigantic Nun
 iCipaI Graft FINANCIERS UNDER ARREST Voters League Charges That Na- tional Institution Used Big
 SluSh Fund
FINANClERS UNDER ARREST

Pittsburg, Dec. 2S-What is be- licved to be one of the most gigantic municipal scandals of years has been mcarthed by the Voters League of this city. Two bankers and seven policemen are under arrest and ad- ditional arrests arc expected. Sev- eral national banks will be subjected to Investigation.
 The Voters League declares that it has evidence that $17O,OOO has been cOrruptly used for the purpose of in- fluencing the selection of Repositories for city funds. The League also as- scrts that it has been given promise of federal assistance in the investiga- tion and in the resultant prosecutions.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
JURY FINDS SOLDIER
 GUILTY OF MURDER

Seattle, Dec. 25-Tho federal trial jury this morning returned verdict of guilty without capital punishment in the case against James IT. Holt, a private soldier stationed in Fort Wor- den. Holt was accused of having on the night of May 8 killed Henry E. Johnson, post cobbler. The body of Johnson was found the next morning, nearly incineratod in Il furnace.
 The Jury at first informed Judge Hanford that it could not agree, but the Judge sent it back, and after q few hours it returned q verdict of guilty, without capital punishment.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
ORGANIZED LABOR GREATLY |NCENSED President Asked to Review Case Against American
 Federation Leaders.
FAVORABLE ACTION EXPECTED
Nations Executive Signifies To Secretary Root A Desire To
 Inspect Findings

Washington, Dec. 2S-Nothing in it's history has so stirred organized labor as the decision of Supreme Jus tice Wright sentencing to imprison- ment for violating the injunction against the boycott of the Buck Stove Company, Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, all officers in the American Federation of Labor. It is probable that Presi- dent Roosevelt will review the cvi- dence and the findings in the case.
 Immediately after the decision of Justice Wright men prominent in labor circles urged the president to take action in the affair, and this morning President Roosevelt sent to Secretary Root word indicating that the former is dcsirous of complying with the request of the labor leaders.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
SOME KANSAS PHILOSOPHY

Kansas has done much to add to the gaiety of it's sister states, and in the doing it has been greatly assisted by the men who edit it's newspapers. They who write editorials in Kansas mincc no words; neither do they hesitate to call attention to inevita- blc if unpleasant conditions. Here is the way one Kansas editor peers into the future:
 "Twcnty years from now the boys of today will be doctors and drunk ards. lawyers and liars, senators and sneak thieves, editors and idiots, ministers and murderers, Republicans and Democrats and so on down the line. It is impossible to tell for a certainty in just what class your boy will be, but ii is possible for your boy to be put under such influences as will steer him in the right drec- ton. Follow the boys of twelve and in twenty years some of them will be in congress, while others will be in iail. Parents, do you know where your boy was last night and for what class he is traning?"
 And this from tn" LindsbOrg News:
 ''Wh"n hog gets q chunk of corn every other hog will trOt along be- hind and beg and be ready for bite, but let hog get his head stuck in the crack of q fence and every son of BOW will jump on him and tear him tO pieces. Just so il is with men. As long as man is prosperous and has money he can't keep his friends off with a base ball bat. The moment h" is unfortunate and his wealth is gon" he is not only snubbcd by his former friends but they begin to do him all the harm possible. When d man starts down grad" the world steps to one side and grcascs the track.'
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
FRANTIC WOMEN
 SEEK SW|NDLER
Arrest Saves Portland Man From Violence At Hands
 Of Fair Victims

Portland, Dec. 24-Scveral hundred young women, most of them residing in this city, but several of whom have left home in other parts of the state to come here, are searching for B. Germain, who is the cause of their immediate woe. B. Gcrmain however, is safe from the wrath of the hundreds of young women, for he is in q cell in the city prison, and is charged with fraud as the result of his success in deceiving the several hundred young women.
 B. Germain, until day or so ago, was running all employment agency. From the several hundred young women he accepted fees, and to them he promised positions. However. h. failed to provide the positions and one by one the several hundred young women began to harbor in their vir- gin breasts suspicious tn at all was not on the square with B. Germain.
 Among the several hundred young women are som who possess those characteristics of which great leaders are made, and these started an in- vestigation which resulted in the sev- eral hundred young women combining for purpose of revenge. The police obtained knowledge of the facts and B. Germain was taken into custody; if it had not been for his arrest B. Germain would have suffered violence for this morning several hundred in- dignant and beswindled young women mobilized themselves and set forth with the avowed purpose of storming the employment agency of 5. Ger main. The parade of the outraged damsels attracted much attention, and the absence from his accustomed place of business of B. Germain proved source of disappointment to those aware of the purpose of the averaging army of femininity.
 The authorities say that B. Germain, who advertised extensively. profited to the extent of many hundreds of dollars by his nefarious methods of swlndling.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31

l.. II. Carvey went to Seattle on the Yucatan last night, to be present at a shareholders meeting of the Cordova Copper Mining Company. Recently thero was held a stock holders meeting during which some of Mr. Carvey's friends lost their position as office holders of the com. pany and 1t is understood that the meeting to be held is for the purpose of setting aside the election. Mir. Carvey Is majority stockholder in the company, and his stock was not represented at the first election.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
HOT SPRINGS IS FINE
 PLACE SAYS GELINEAU

Sitka Hot Springs is real health incau, who recently returned from a sOjOurn at that port of sanitation. He brags on the place thusly:
 "Thc climate there is certainly fine. No cold weather and no cold winds. The country is flat and one can gctintO the hill to hunt. There is no end of gamC-as many as three deer brought in at once. There are plenty of boats for those who enjoy fishing and fish are plentiful. The mineral water can't be beat. One spring is 1i5 degrees and has an unlimited flow. These springs were famous in Rus sian days and there are landmarks of their hospital still there.
 "On my arrival found good res taurant and comfortable rooms heated by the water from the hot springs. The place is being improved rapiply and in a short time there will be accommodation for an unlimited number of people. The steamship agent at Sitka will mako arrangemons to send passengers down to the Springs by q powerful gasoline launch. The trip is made in two hours and n half
 "I can heartily recommend the Springs to any one who wants the medical benefits of the mineral water. There Is a resident physician always in attendance"
 "The Ketchikan mining district, within the past tlreo years," says Samuel I. Silvcrman, "has produced upwards of 5000 ,OOO of copper, gold and silver, furnishing q livelihood to great many miners and Iaboring men, as well as business for the trans portation companies and the mor- chants of Seattle" Silverman is general manager Of the Alaska Mines Securities Co.,, which company rec contly acquired control of the Hadley shelter. Fix.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
Wireless In A1aska Successful

Seattle, Dec. 2s--Lieut. Jeunet, who has had charge of the govern ment wireless stations installed in Alaska, says that the use of wireless is entirely satisfactory and is in every way success. Tho lieutenant is in Seattle on his way to Washington where he will make report to the war department.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
Express Car Is Dynamited

Portland, Dec. 28-The express train on the Oregon Short line was held up last night and the express car dynamited. No one was injured, and the robbers obtained only a small amount of treasure for their pains.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-31
Governor Of Alaska In Wash- ington Trying To Under-
 mine Wickersham
PRESIDENT SUPS UP POISON
ROOSeveltS Failure To Mention Home Rule Bill is Charged Up
 To Carpetbagger

Governor Hoggatt appears to be up to his old tricks in Washington. Here is the manner in which w. w. Jer- mane, Washington Correspondent of the Seattle Times, writes of the gov ernor's demcanor in the National Capitol:
 A large number of Alaskans are in this city this week attending the open ing of Congress and discussing pat ronage and other matters affecting the territory. The first thing that at tracted attention was the failure of the President to indorse territorial form of government for Alaska, which appeared in several of nis previous annnal messages.
 Most of the men from the territory now here condemn the President for having apparently backed down on this proposition, and they give Gov. Hoggatt credit for having brought about the change in view. It is said here that this is one way Hoggatt has chosen of spiking Judge Wickersham's wheels, so that when he comes here for the special session in March he will not have any standing at the White House. It is alleged that Hog gait has been telling tho President that Wickcrsham, who wants terri tOrial government, was elected by the votes of gamblers to whom he had promised a wide-open town. Some say that should these stories stick. they will prejudice the attorney-gen- cral as well as the President, so that l Wickcrsham will not have any say in the distribution of patronage.
 In connection with the question of the suppression of gambling in the territory, Attorney-General Bonapartc has issued special instructions to Uni ted States attorneys in all three di- visions to seize and destroy parapher- nalia wherever found, and to continue prosecutions of sthose violating the laws. Many Alaskans here say this order was not necessary, as all otfici- als are doing their duty in that re- spcct, and they also blame Hoggatt for having secured it's issuance.
 The only federal office to be dis posed of shortly is that of judge in the Juneau district, to succeed Judge Royal A. Gunnison. There is lot of opposition to Gunnison's reappoint- mcnt on the ground that he has not made good. His opponents say he is gentleman in every sense of the word, but that he has not proved his fitness for judicial office. It is un- dcrstood here that Gov. Hoggatt fa- vors the appointment of another man and is backing Sbackelford of Juneau. Gunnison's friends, however, are making strong fight for him and may win out.
 At the White House today it was said that a nomination might be sent in shortly and then again it might not be sent in for month.