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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
RafcAIs Post.

The desireIof the governments Of
France and d United States to con-
clnie a parcels pest convention, where
by parcels post may be sent through
the mails b4tWeen the two countries,
was one Of the matters considered at
cabinet session. Postmaster General
Meyerssmade tho explanation that the
reply Of France to the initial propos-
ition Of the United States had been
received, 4 was referred to Seere-
tary Root Eho will Indicate to the
French "a essado wherein the sug-
gestions lis government will make
peeessa Variation in the uniform
scohvention in force between the
United States and all other European
countries, except Italy. Gen. Meyer
would not go so far as to say that
suggestions Nf France could now be
complied with, but indicated that he
believed it possible for convincing
showing to be made as to the desir-
ability of adopting the uniform con-
vention. ~
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Work on Irrigation Canal.

j. Franklin Schnell, president of
the Union Irrigation Company, a cor
poration organized some time ago for
the purpose of constructing a man.
moth irrigation canal from Bayou
Courtableau, in st. Landry parish,
through Mamou, distance Of many
miles, arrived here at Opelousas and
will at once began actual work Of
constructing the canal. Several car
loads of machinery have already
reached here and several more cars,
containing the machinery for the
main and lateral pumping plants and
relifts stations, are on the way.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Burnside Operator Burned.

D. Harper, night telegraph opera
tor at Burnside Station, on the Yazoo
& Mississippi Valley railroad, was
severely burne1 about the hands,legs
and feet on New Years night as q
result Of the explosion OF an oil lamp.
Station Agent ]. F. Seah, who was
asleep in the second story of the de-
pot building, heard Mr.. Harper g
cries for help and rushed to the as
sistance of the unfortunate operator.
being severely burned about the hands
while aiding Mr.. Harper in tearing
off his burning garments.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
National Roadway.

During the past year seven miles
Of new gravel was laid on the drives
in the National Military Park i'll
Vicksburg, and during the coming
year the complete twenty-eight miles
in the two annexes on the park will
be finished. This will make one Of
the longest and most beautiful drives
to be found anywhere in the country.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
ANNUAL WHITE
HOUSE RECEPTION
GORGEOUS IN DIPLOMATIC
FEATURES.
MAY CHANGE FOOD LABEL
Board Wants to Omit Words .tGuar-
anteed Under Drugs and Food
Act"-Where Is All the Gold and
Silver.

President Roosevelt received 81 tls
White House in New Years throng
OF well-wishers which was three hourl
in passing his hand. Mrs. Roosevelt
and wives of the cabinet members
were his assistants.
Though curtailed in number-5,645
by more than a thousand short of
the preceding New Years Day, the
reception was resplendent in all the
incidents and traditions which have
accumulated to make it interesting.
The gorgeousness Of the diplomatic
military features, the cordiality of
the many personal friends Of the
president, and the intensely human
and patriotic characteristics of the
American people, typifed by the thou
sands who represented them today.
all combined to make a happy conclu-
sion to the historic event. From
greeting in stately dignity and appro-
pirate surroundings, the ambassadors
and ministers Of the nations Of the
world, to STOPPING far down to grasp
the hand of a "dolly" that its tod
ding parent of year and a half
might be gratifed, were the extremes
required of the president, and both
the infant and the diplomat realized
an anticipated pleasure. And the
president enjoyed it all.
The setting, the historic White
House-and the picturesque and en-
Pertaining accessories we're amply suf-
ficient to enthuse. There were other
interesting phases besides the scenic
beauty and presidential cordiality,
which constituted the entertainment
Of the public. The presence of men
whose names are daily in the public
press as presidential aspirants, lent
interest to more subtle observations.
The vice president, the speaker Of the
house Of Representatives, fssusrehsaTs
Coraelyou, Senator LaFollette, ali oi
whom md pleasing things said 10
them in the big East Room, where the
distinguished guests gathered to chat
after passing through the Blue Parlo1
and making their bow to the receiv-
ing party.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Startling Deficit.

The monthly statement Of the gov
ernment receipts and expenditures
shows that for December 1907 the
receipts were $47, ,283,s25 and the ex-
penditures $55,81s,s73, leaving a de-
felt for the month of $s,535,00O. For
the six months Of the present fiscal
year a deficit is shown Of $9,303,0O0.
As compared with the first half of
the last fiscal year, the receipts for
the last six months show decrease
of about $11, 100000 and the expen-
ditures an increase of over $23,O0O,-
900.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Damaged by Dynamite

Wellsville, N. Y.-The residence OF
Justice E. R. Carpenter, at Andover
was badly damaged by dynamite. The
explosives was placed in a cellar
window under a bedroom usually oc-
cupied by Justice Carpenter. Fo:-
tunately the family slept in another
part of the house and were uninjur-
ed. Justice Carpenter had recently
rieidly enforced the liquor law.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Water Wagon Candidate.

Los Angeles.-Friends of Fred K.
F. Wheeler, a capitalist of this city,
have opened a correspondence cam
paign to secure for Mr. Wheeler the
prohibition nomination at Columbus,
o., next July. Mr.. Wheeler admits
he is passive candidate for the
honor, and will be glad to lead the
prohibitionists if called upon to do
so. He is member of the prohibi-
ton national committee and has been
several times a candidate for con-
press and other Offices.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Opelousas Saloons .Reopen.

All five saloons in Opelousas re-
opened their doors this morning un-
der the $4,000 license. At Vile
Platte, one of the two saloons closed
its doors, while two new saloons were
opened at Tunice, making four for
that place.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Shoots Four People.

Arthur Lee shot Mathew Bogg, a
woman and two children with No. 4
shot at Cheneyville. The trouble
started over rent owed Lee by Bogg.
The woman and children were trying
to get out Of the way when they were
hit. All the parties are negroes, and
none Of them is seriously hurt.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Ship Building Grows.

During the calendar year 1907, the
bureau of navigation reports 1,056 YES
sells, of 5O2,50S gross tons, built and
specifically numbered in the United
States compared with 1,045 vessels,
of 393,291 tons in 1906.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Value Of Foreign Coins.

The quarterly estimate Of the value
of foreign coins for customs purposes
issued by the Secretary of the Treas
ury shows that during the last three
months there has been net increase
IN tre n nan emfwypemfwpycmfw
in the price Of silver Of 9,5S9 cents
per fine ounce
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Enraged Itaiians.

Mateo Samaratano, an Italian, was
arrested at Franklin for attempting
to kill his family in a ft Of rage.
Samaratano was overpowered by
neighbors, who were attracted by
the noise, and lodged in Jail before
he could do any damage.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Paw Motormen.

Owing to the financial stringency
the Baton Rouge Electric Company
has released all its car conductors.
The motorman conducts the car ana
collects fares. How long this condi-
tion will last Is not announced.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Iiuuor Man Fails.

New Orleans.-A petition in bank
runtcy was filed here by Davir Brun-
ner. wholesale and retail liquor deal
er. Liabilities were given as $93 1000,
and assets at $4,000.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Wm't Ask Probe.

Senator Hale, chairman Of the SEN
ate committee on naval affairs, denies
the report t lat he will introduce a
resolution q ling upon the secreta-
~ Of the Wy for the facts bear
ing upon ths recent retirement Of
Rear Adnira Brownson from the Of
flee Of chief the bureau of naviga-
ton.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
F'ina,aaal Legislation.

With the Approach of the recon-
vening Of cohgress there is renewed
talk tf legislation for the relief of
the financial uation and the pres
ert prospect IS hat both houses win
be soon abusy ls that line.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Woman Identified.

The woman victim in the New Jer-
sey pond under mystery was identi-
fed as Helena Whitmore, wife Of a
Brooklyn "L" motorman, who was
held for an investigation.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
APPOINTED Receivers.

Pr Lancaster Williams, of Rich
mond, and s. David Warfield. Of
Baltimore, Nd, were appointed by
the United States Circuit Court re-
reiyers of the Seaboard Air Line.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
New Oil Company,

new oil company has incorpor-
a.ed at Jennings, to be known as the
aoole Company, Limited, with cap
,.ai OF $4,000, with its domicile at
Jennings.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Uncle Sans Big Debt.

The monthly statement Of the pub
lie debt shows at close Of business
Of December 81, 1907, the debt less
cash in the treasury amounted to
1884, 4,O3O,s31 which is an increase for
the month Of $9,550, ,992.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
December Coinage,

The report Of the directors Of the
mint shows the coinage executed at
the mints Of the United States IN
the month Of December amounted to
$16,767, ,780.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Hanged for Murder.

Lee Coleman was hanged at Lake
snaries 81 for the murder, Of Deputy
ohefln William Shoemaker, and him.
sein gave the signal to the sheriff to
pull the lever.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
RAJ road Merger

Attorney 6 sneral Bonaparte, is pre-
pairing to Attack the Hartman rail-
road merger,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Eminent Mason.

Allison ]. Naylor, secretary of the
supreme council Of the Ancient and
Accepted Order Of Scottish Rite Ma
sons, southern jurisdiction, died Of
grippe at bis residence in this city
Mr.. NayIfor was also president Of the
Oldest Inh .ibitants' Association Of
the DistricT of Columbia. He was
born ia Wa hington II years ago.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Free Treaty.

President Roosevelt is considering
the question of negotiating treaty
providing for free trade between the
Philippine Islands and Japan.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Tavors REORGANIZATION.

Congressman Roberts, Of Mas
sachusetts, favors reorganization
of the Navy Department.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
A

nenburg. Pettibone will return at
once to Denver. His health is in
very precarious state and his phy-
sicians fear that his malady is Of
such a nature that he will never re-
cover.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Meeting In New Orleans.

The Alpha Kappa Fraternity COM
cluded its Convention at Augusta, Ga.
and adjourned to meet in New Or
leans,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Desperate Over Losses

. negro who lost his money at
a;n laras near Franklin, La, shot and
n.aea three fellow gamblers and
wounded three others.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Might Riders.

Night riders destroyed considerable
property at Russellville, KY, and
shot and seriously wounded three
men.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Formal Charges.

Captain Winslow preferred formal
charges against Admiral Rixey for
criticising Admiral Brownson.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Williams Ill.

Congressman John Sharp Williams
Of Mississippi, is i'll with grippe.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Father Stafford Dead.

Father D. j. Stafford. the famous
priest and author, died at Washing
ton.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
Both Organize.

Both sides are organizing in the
New York rent strike.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11
New Years Greeting.

A Happy New Year to Louisiana.
May your people be free from cpl
demie and disease; may your crops
be good; may your state be prosper
ous and may your democratic ma
jority be larger than ever.
WILLIAM j. BRYAN.
Gov. Blanchard's New Year Greeting.
The year 1908 will see the world 5
greatest progress; Louisiana will
share in the general result, and it was
a source Of satisfaction to me that
it fell to my lot to welcome the great
democratic chieftain, William Jen-
nings Bryan, TO Louisiana on this
New Year Day.
To all the people Of the state /
wish bright and prosperous New
Year. N. C. BLANCHARD.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-11

The tenants at Chicago are threat
ening to strike for lower rents.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Democratic Speakings in Rowan.

Owing to the fact that there IS
another Chestnut Hill in this con-
gressional district we published
an item recently which indlcat d
that Mr.. Hackett would speak on
Chestnut Hill, a southern suburb
or Salisbury, last Thursday night.
That notice was INTENDED for a
neighboring county, SO we publish
the following, which applies to
this county:
Hon. R. N. Hackett, Democrat
ic nominee for congress, will ad-
dress thu citizens of Rowan county,
at:
Cleveland, Wednesday, septem-
Der 23rd, night.
Mt. Ulla, Thursday, Septamb'r
24th, ] p. m.
China Grove, Thursday, Sep
TENDER Oath, night,
Granite Quarry, Friday, Sep.
TENDER 25th, l p. M.
Spencer, Friday, Septembel
25th, night,
Gold Hill, Saturday, Septem'
Der Goth, 8 p. m.
Come out and hear the issues
discussed.
THEo. F. KLUTTz, chairman.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Note to Correspondents.

An interesting communication
was received yesterday from cole
Happy" whoever that may be
Of course in the absence of the
writer's real mama appearing OIL
the communication we cannot ust
it. Pleaee remember to add you1
real name to your communica
tions Any one can sign "Olc
Happy" "Lee" Venus" "Blue
Eyes, etc, and no one be respon.
slble for the communication,
Also date your letters and don't
use some one eIse's non de plume.
Only one correspondent is wanted
in the same community. To in
sure publication the same week
the items are written they should
reach this office not later than
noon Tuesday.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Be Sure to Be There.

Arrangements have been made
for an address here by Hon.
Claude Kitchin. a brother of the
Democratic candidate for govern.
or. Mr.. Kitchin is a representa-
tive in Congress from the Second
Congressional district of North
Carolina. He is a man of great
ability and has the reputation of
being a fine speaker. He will
speak at the court house in this
city next Tuesday night. Every
one come out and hear him. Mr..
Kitchin is not only an able speak
er, but he is a gentleman as we'll
and shows in his speeches due
Difference of the opinions of those
who differ from him. His talk
will be we'll worth hearing. The
Chestnut Hill band will be present
and furnish excellent music for
the occasion.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
The Campaign Opened.

The Democratic campaign in
Rowan county was opened last
Thursday at Gold Hill, Senator
Overman being the principal
speaker. The Senator has been
making some very effective cam
paign speeches at points in the
State, but judging from what
those say who heard him On this
occasion, he has made 10 better
presentation of the issues of the
campaign than he did on this oc-
casion. A large gathering Of vot-
ers was present to hear the adj
dress.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Elects New President.

The W. G. T. U. held a meeting
last Friday afternoon at the First
Baptist church, which was ad-
dressed by Miss Elizabeth Moore,
the organizer for the State. Mrs.
J. S. McCubb1ns was chosen pres
ident, vice Mrs. R. E. Neighbour,
VINO recently resigned. The fol.
lowing delegates were selected to
attend the State convention which
will meet at Reidsvil1e, October
7th: Mrs. J. S. McCubbins, Mrs.
G. B. Brown, Miss Emma Hutch
inson and Mrs. B. W. Hatcher.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
A Death and a Run Away Marriage.

Mrs. Mary Johnson died at her
home near Dunn's Mountain Fri
day night, of bright's disease.
Age 46 years, 6 months and "a
days. She was the mother OF
seven children, six living, as fol
lows: Mrs. Lewis Kluttz, Mrs
John G. Holshouser, Mrs. Charlie
Cauble, Miss Pearle johnson. Miss
Winnie Johnson, and one son, Roy
She was a daughter of the late
Jacob KIuttz, and was a kind and
gentle mother. A large concourse
of relatives and friends attended
the funeral which took place Sun
day at Granite Quarry, Rev. P.
W. Tucker, of the Shiloh Metho-
dist church, of which she was a
member, officiating.
Rich Durham, one of the Faith
granite workers, and Miss Mary
Mahaley we're married at Spencer
Sunday night. Miss Mahaley is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andy
Mahaley who live in the settle
ment about Union Church. We
understand it was a runaway
match. Another family for Faith.
Good luck to them. VENUS.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
The Lutheran Pastors Associa'

The Lutheran Pastors Associa-
ton of the county, has arranged
to celebrate the festival of the
Reformation. Special services will
be held on the first Sunday in No.
vember at St. Johns church,
Salisbury, and St. Marks church,
China Grove.
James Clark and family, with
one exception, who live in the
Organ church neighborhood, were
poisoned last Thursday by eating
sardines, and are very sick on &C.
count thereof. Mr.. Clark runs a
store and the sardines were taken
out of his regular stock. They
have been given medical attenti n
and it is hoped they will soon re-
cover,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Street Car Kills Della Moore.

Last Thursday night a negro
woman, named Della Moore, was
killed by a street car in the su-
burbs of Spencer, According to
the story told, the woman sudden
ly jumped from some bushes at
the side of the road, as a car pass
ed, and threw herself in front of
it. 1t was all 30 unexpected and
SO quickly done that the motor
man was unable to stop the ear.
Earlier in the evening, the woman,
who appeared to be under the in
fluence Of liquor, was put off a
car near the place whore the fatal
ity occurred.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Registration Notice.

There will be no new registra-
ton this year for all voters. But
the registration books will remain
open from 8 O'Clock a. M, Thurs
day the LIST day of October until
sunset on Saturday the 9th day
of October Sunday excepted, for
the registration of such electors as
are not already registered in the
township, voting precinct or ward
in which they now reside or in
which they will be entitled to vote
on November 3, 1908.
Under the Section of the North
Carolina constitution, ratified by
the people in 1900, this will be the
last opportunity any person who
cannot read and write will ever
have to register. The name of
every person who registers under
the ''grandfather clause will he
entered on the permanent regis
tration record; and he will not
hereafter be disfranchised by reas-
Oh of the fact that he cannot read
and write.
EDWIN G. GREGORY,
Chm. Rowan County Board of
Elections.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
New Advertisements.

Attention is called to the notice
of sale of the Rice lands in this
paper.
DR.. U. E. Miller, the opticlan,
has a change of ad. in this paper.
McCubbins and Harrison Co.
are offering a small farm for sale.
See ad.
M. G. Quinn, who has had long
years of experience, will buy cot
ton this season and invites all to
see him before selling,
T. W. Wood & Sons, seedmen
of Richmond, Va, are offering
seed wheat, oats, rye and barley
for sale.
Miller &.Rhoads, of Richmond,
Va, probably the largest depart.
ment store in the South, have an
ad. in this paper. See it.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
SALISBURY MARKETS.
Corrected weekly by D. M. Miller,

Corrected weekly by D. M. Miller.
Apples, per bushel, 35 to so.
Bacon, sides per III, II to liz.
shoulders, per tb, 10 to IL.
" ham, per ID, IL tt IS.
round, per Ii, 10 to 121a.
Butter, choice yellow, 20 to 22H
Chickens, per ID, 81 to 8.
Ducks, 20 to 80.
Guineas, Is to 80.
Eggs, per doz, II to 30.
Corn, per bushel, $500.
Flour, straight, per sack, $3.50 to $40
pat, $500 to 800.
Hay. per. hundred lbs, go to so
Honey, per 10, Is to 20.
Lard, n. c., per ID, 10 to 12T.
Meal, bolted, per bu. 800.
Oats. per bu, IS to75
Potatoes. Irish, pc bu so 10 go
Wheat per bush. 80 to 81 90
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
They Take The Kinks Out.

Il have used DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for many years, with in.
creaslng satisfaction. They take
the kinks out Of stomach, liver
and bowels. without fuss OF fric.
tion," says N. H. Brown, of Pitts
field, Vt. Guaranteed s~atisfacto-
ry at all Druggists. Csc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1908-09-23
Death of NJ. M. Kirk.

M. M. Kirk died at his home in
China Grove on Sunday morning,
death resulting from dropsy and
some other ailments. Mr.. Kirk
was a well.known and highly.es-
teemed citizen of the county, two
of his sons being ministers Of the
Baptist church. The funeral was
held on Monday morning at the
Baptist church in China Grove,
Rev. J. N. ~Stallings, of Salisbury,
and Rev. Ludwig, of China Grove,
officiating.