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Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
COUNTING THE COST
 OF Tit SALOON
What It Means to This Country From
 the Taxpayers Standpoint

Some years ago. when we had not looked up the subject carefully, We were in the habit of saying that the saloon cost the American people one billion of dollars year. That seem ed a tremendous amount of money. The congress was considered extravagant when it appropriated one billion of the peoples money in two years to meet all the expenses of the national gov ernment. and it was called the billion dollar congress. One of the greatest aggregations of capital, the street trust is considered gigantic when il is called the billion dollar trust The richest man in the country. a grasping and most successful monopolist, may. if he lives to be a very old man and con tinues his success. get together nearly one billion dollars. But the liquor traf- fife. the most gigantic of present day evils. costs this country two billions of dollars each year.
 These two billions of dollars with reasonable economy, would pay the whole expenses or our national govern ment for four years. and we would have no need of tariff and other tax es to draw the money from the pock- cts of the people. This shows how much more important from a financial point of view the liquor traffice is than the tariff
 These two billions of dollars, ii used to put up houses for the homeless. would provide one million homes cost ing two thousand dollars each. and. counting five "orSons to d family. this would give homes to five millions of people. The bulk of the money given to the saloonkeeper is expended by poor people. the very ones who need these homes. Think of one million new homes each year and the labor and materials necessary to build them. Poverty would be almost unknown.
 What return do We get from these two billions of dollars? Everything that is evil; nothing that is good It i~ -- 9henluto and utter loss and an veil of tremendous proportions 1t is an absolute and utter loss and an evil of tremendous proportions. It is a fer tiiizer of every weed in the whole list of e,-'l -'~-+- and it is ashes to every good growth. It kills the grain and helps the thorns and thistles II is the worm at the root and .thc weevil at the top. There is nothing to be done with the liquor traffic but --'' il. and the most charitable mOurner at its funeral will he unable to think of any good to say for it.
 Why tell us that the tax rate for the city has reached the charter limit with the saloon and their license fees. If this be true doing away with the sa- looms cannot increase the tax rate.
 If the saloons ere good for Phoenix why were there no pictures of saloon keepers and their places of business in the hOmeseekers' edition of The Re publican2
 Why wasn't the revenue derived from the saloon mentioned as an in ducement for settlers if it will greatly reduce the tax rate?
 Why were not all the other advan- tages of the saloon given notice and prominence?
 LUELLA F. THOMAS.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
SOME HARD NUTS
 FOR PROHIBITIONISTS

'I want you prohibition cranks to show how the two hundred and fifty thousand liquor dealers and their em- plOyes are to get a living in prohibition prevails. Do you propose to take vhe bread out oF the mouths of their wives and children as you purpose to com pei them by law to give up their brew cries. distillerieS. and beer wagons. and send those splendid horses to the farm? IL looks to me as though you would be mean enough to take the burglars revOlvers. jimmies and skel- ef"-' '-avs from him. if you caught him and thus deprive him of the tools with which he makes his living. And if prohibition prevails. what is to become of the three hundred judges and their eight million dollars of salariSs2 Half their time is spent in granting licenses and trying cases growing out fit It would require only half the number of judges. Would you deprive the other half of a means of livelihood2 And think of the army of mayors, burbesses. aldermen, constable.S and policemen who spend most of their time in. and get most Of their salaries for. catching and punishing common drunks. Do you want to impOverish them? Have you no feeling of sympathy for the sheriffs who lmprison and hang these drunks when they commit crime? Do you propose to take their jobs from them? And the undertaken and grave diggers and tombstone makers who furnish the collins and shrouds. and dig the graves and cut the marble for the hundred thousand drunkards that you say die annually. have they no rights that prohibtionists are bound tu respect?-Dr. Si'as C. Swallow. Penn SylVania.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
SHkPettic0dtS

A new lot of Fancy Silk Petticoats in popular shades. made with F inch dust ruffles and , bias bands
 of good quality taffeta. Very spe- cial values at ...-.-.....-S S6.5O
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
Deafness Cannot Be cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus- tachian Tube. When this tube is in- imperfect hearing. and when it is en- tirely closed. Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh. which is nothing but an in- flamed condition of the mucous sur faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by ca tarrhJ that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for ,constipa- ton
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18

SILK HOSE
 For Easter in pink. light blue, sky. cadet, alice, navy. smoke. gray. light gray. pearl, melrose green, apple green. nile. mais. red. brown, tan, hello. black and white. Beau tiful sheer quality. with high splic- ed heels and double soles; extra value at. per pair. S2 .0O
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
LIQUOR LICENSE AND
 SCHOOL FUND.

The papers of Phoenix are in error about the school fund losing sl6.00 by the abolition of the liquor licenses. If you will consult the school law. and those posted on the same. you will find that the liquor licenses do not go to the school fund.
 R. A. WINDES. Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18

Taken Away my Lord" CStainer); Miss Godey and choir. Offering. Hymn, Rise. Glorious Leader Scripture reading Solo There is a Green Hill far Away" tGunod) Mrs. :. l.. East erling Sermon Lessons from the Ascension" Hymn Knocking at the Door
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

HRIS IAN OHUhCT. - SuhudN school J. NJ. Stewart. superintendent. Subject O sermon at II a. m. Life and Immortality Brought to Light" Miss Godey will sing at the morning ing. 7:3O D. m. Hymn, The Lord is Risen:" Invocation. Hymn. He Arose Solo and anthem They Have
Arizona republican., 1908-04-18

When. visiting Los Angeles go to the beautiful Queen Apartments. Private baths; steam heat; janitor service: moderate prices. 529 California St
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Adopted by the Court on the
Death of Judge John Clegg.

The District Court, Judge
Pugh presiding, Tuesday adopt
ed the following report of the
special committee of the bar
appointed to draft suitable re
solutions on the death OF Judge
John Clegg;
ITO the Honorable Judge of
the Eighteenth Judicial District
Court for the Parish of Lafa-
yette: The Honorable John
Clegg, who lately died in the
city of New Orleans, having at
one time presided over this
court, the members of the bar,
and officers of court, of the
parish of Lafayette, feel that
it is emminently appropriate
that an expression of their SEN
timents toward the deceased
should be put of record.
The deceased came to this
darish when he was about the
age of twenty-one, and soon after
entered the Office of the late
Michel E. Glrard. a long distin-
guised member of this bar, to
take up the study of the
law: passing, in due course,
to the law department of the
University of Louisiana. he
graduated from that instl.
tuition in 1875, the valedic-
torian of his class. Returning
to Lafayette, he at once entered
upon the practice of his pro-
fession. and manifested from
the beginning the greatest ap-
titude for his chosen work.
Having acquired a knowledge
of the principles and theory Of
the law, the practice of it seemed
to come to him by intuition.
In January 1877 he was made
secretary of the Senate of the
| Nichols Legislature, at the time
of the struggle to the death be
tween the Nichols and Packard
governments, the most critical
period in the history of our
State, and in the discharge of
the duties of that position, left
a most enviabie record. He
became Judge of this court in
1881, and in 1884 passed up to
the Court of Appeals of this
circuit, where he remained IN.
til 1892. at which time he re-
moved to New Orleans.
We are impressed with the
belief that the record made by
him in this community is we'll
worthy Of tribute. therefore.
Be it resolved, that in the death
of John Ciegg, we deplore the
loss OF a man possessing the
fundamental basis of high char
acter, and who exemplifed many
of the best attributes of citi-
zenship. a lawyer of distinction.
a Judge who throughout his
career displayed signal ability
and impartiality in the discharge
of his duties.
That while bowling to the in.
scrutable will of the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe, we can
not hnt believe that had he been
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received at the next
regular meeting of the police jury to
tear down old bridges, haul the new
and old lumber, furnish nails, build
or repair all bridges over twenty
feet in length in the several wards OF
the parish, when deemed necessary
by the police jury.
These bids must show the cost, for
the work above stipulated, by the
running foot.
The right is reserved to accept
OF reject any and all bids.
Bids will be, received to furnish
drugs for prisoners in Jail.
These bids should state that the
bidder will sell drugs at the regular
prices, and allowing whatever dis
count he wishes to offer to the parish
for this business.
The usual rights are reserved.
FELIX H. MOUTON.
Secretary of Police Jury.
l0-2O-23-27-31.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30

spared, his life would have beer
one of continued usefulness t,
the State.
That we extend our genuine
sympathy to thu family Of th'
deceased in this, the filnr ~.
their bereavement; tina tint
memorial be spread upon Ia,
minutes of the court, and a copy
Of the same transmitted to the
family of the decreased.
Resolved further, that in honor
of his memory and in rerogni
ton of his eminent services, the
court do now adjourn without
transacting business.
CHAS. D. CAFFERY,
VIM. CAMPBELL,
ORTHER G.. MOUTON,
c.. H. MOUTON,
Grow GIRARD.
Judge Pugh then ordered that
these resolutions be spread on
the minutes of the court and
that a copy be sent to the family
and a copy to each of of the loca.
papers.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Friday. October 80, 1908.
Personals.

J. B. HULL, of New Iberia, rep
resenting the Grunewall Music
house of New Orleans is in town
on business.
FOR RENT-Residence with
five rooms and hall, one block
from s. P. depot, on Cypress
street-Wm. Butcher, phone 316.
1923 At
Our prices on clothing will
interest you-call and see our
complete line of high grade
clothing
Preston Spell. of Vermilion
parish, was in town yesterday
on business.
Ring up John Blunt, phone 215,
for oysters, vegetables and fish.
The place to get quick service
is Bernard & Meaux'-give them
an order for groceries.
Eddie Bertrand returned Tues.
day from a two weeks outing at
Chenier la Croix. He says that
the crab fishing was fine.
Let US figure with you for a
life policy in the Equitable of
New York.
The Equitable pays annual div
idends on all it's policies.
The Equitable's assets are over
$427 .0OO! 900.
The E%quitable's surplus to
policy holders is over $49 10000 coo.
PARKINSON & MOUTON
Insurance Agency, Est. 1897.
Go to Aaron & Barras for new
Raisons and Currants. Phone
1872.
Meats are much improved by
using Redsnapper Sauce. Relish,
Chow Chow or Catsup.-John
Blunt has them.
Mrs. G.. e. Forbush, who has
been making her home in La.
fayette for some time, left Mon
day with her maid to spend a
week. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. s. Pearson, of the Majestic
Hotel in Lake Charles. A mum.
Der of entertainments have been
planned for Mrs. Forb1sh, dur.
ing her visit and upon her re.
turn to Lafayette, she will bring
with her, Mrs. Pearson and Miss
Shanelle also of Lake Charles
to be her guests for a number
of weeks.
When you want any kind Of
feedstuf, just ring up phone 1872
and d. p. Upton will send it out
to your house.
The Lafayette Drug Store has
q fine stock of that delightful
Nunnaly candy, just received.
The New Store has New Crop
OF Hicker's Buckwheat-Aaron
& Barras. Phone 1872.
The Falk Mercantile Co. are
prepared to take charge OF
funerals and attend to all grave
yard work. A fine rubber-tired
hearse in stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Attend to Your Liver.

No organ in the human body can
give as many different kinds Of trOu-'
Bile as the liver when it is not right.
Simmons Liver Purifier makes It
right and keeps it SO.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Lost, Strayed or stolen.

One two-year old American mare OF
q sorrel color, with a white head and
unbranded. When she disappeared
on Oct. p, 1908. in the town of Brous-
sard she had on a bride and saddle.
A handsome reward offered for her re-
covery. Address Alcee Landry,
Broussard. La. 3O-2t.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Not ..Just Is 0ood''.lt's the Best

One box of Hunts Cure is unfail-
ingly, unqualifedly and absolutely
guaranteed to cure any form OF skin
disease. It is particularly active IN
promptly relieving and permanently
curing all forms of itching known.
Eczema, letter, Ringworm and all
similar troubles r relieved by one
application; cured by n box.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30

If it's shoes, or if it's clothing,
or perhaps dress goods, it is all
the same, Schmulen will make
you a price that will please you
highly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Thew Should.

"My honest conviction, based upon
my own experience and that OF my
friends. is that Hunts Cure will cure
a larger per cent. of skin troubles, es-
pecially of an itching variety, than
any other remedy. Certainly those
afflicted with any form of itch should
try it.'-J. o. Monroe, Atkinson,
KaS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Best In Existence.

II sincerely believe, all things con-
sidered, Hunts Lightning Oil is the
most useful and valuable household
remedy in existence. For Cuts, Burns,
Sprains and Insect Bites it has no
equal so far as my experience goes"
G. E. Huntington, Eufala, Ala.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
HARDWARE
COMPANY'S FLOAT

A noticeable feature of the Cir
Gus parade was the handsome
float of the LacOste Hardware
Co. 1t was a most credltable
exhibition and attracted much
attention.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30

Ten cents for grown people
and FIVE cents for children at the
Columbia Theatre next to Schmu-
lens. New pictures every day
with illustrated song.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Demand of Administration.
Succession of Shirley F. LacOur, No.
1886. 18th Judicial District Court.
Parish of Lafayette, State of
Louisiana.

Whereas, Anna Dubernard. Of the
parish of Lafayette and administra-
trix of the above-named estate, has
filed q provisional tableau of classifi-
cation and distribution of funds of
said estate, accompanied by a petition
praying for the homOlogation OF the
same. And whereas, the prayer of
said petition has been granted by an
order Of said Court bearing date OF
Oct. Ii. 1908.
Nov, therefore, notice is hereby
given to all persons interested to make
opposition to said tableau, in writing,
in my Office, in the town of Lafayette,
La, within. the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be no.
mologated and confirmed.
j. GILBERT ST. JULIEN,
16-23-3O. Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30
Taken Up

On my place in the second ward. one
bay mare and saddle, about A. years
old. not branded. Owner can have
same by proving ownership and pay
ing costs. TILLMAN SPELL.
1920.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30

Take your prescriptions to the
Lafayette Drug Store, they will
be filled right.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-30

ROR RENT Four room cot
tage near brick yard. Apply
to DR.. T. B. Hopkins.
Evening star., 1908-12-20

trustees. They hope to have the building
ready by the opening of the school year
Miss Margaret AIicou and John NJ.
Daniel. jr-. were married at o'clock
Wednesday night at the chapel in the
Episcopal Theological Seminary
L. A. Broadus entertained and taught
the Columbia Bible Trainers Glass Friday
night at his Waycroft cottage.
Charles Tabler is having d residence
built near Penrose station.
Mrs. w. II. Wise of Arlington has an
her guest Mrs. Gordon OF Culpeper.
Mrs: w c. Wfbert of Arlington enter
tanned the Arlington Foreign Missionary
Society at her home December II.
Sarah Haskall has purchased two
Bell.
A. c. Stoneburner has purchased one
and half acres at Arlington from
Charles f. Kronk
Josephine Eli has purchased two lots at
Clarendon from r. Walton Moore in the
Moore addition.
f. B. Simms has bought seven lots in
Rucker addition at Clarendon.
w. A. Smoot has purchased building
lot at Del Ray from Susie Sullivan
s. X. Grunwell has bought two lots at
Clarendon from G.. e. Kendrick
Eleanor B. Simms has purchased a lot
at RallstOn from A. Fl. Green
Miss Bessie Allender of Arlington is Wis
iting friends In Baltimore. Md
Robert Walker. jr.. has been appointed
a member OF the county electoral board
OF Alexandra county. to succeed his
father. who died recently.
Mr.. Kendrck has finished the sheds for
the Rosslyn Milling Corporation at Ross.
lyn. The company will install a forty.
horsepower motor.
Mrs. Emma Mankin. wife of Alexander
Mankin. died at her home at Townsville
Wednesday last. aged sixty-nine years
Her husband. four daughters and two
sons survive.
Evening star., 1908-12-20
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA.

Maj. E. W. r. Ewing entertained tho
Thirteen Club of Ballston at his home ir
Ballston December ID. Besides full at
tendance OF members there were present
as invited guests Mr.. and Mrs. V. v
Viles of Ballston and Judge and Mrs. q
W. Blankenship of Washington.
A literary program was presented. A
paper was read by Miss Bette hewitt on
Observation-Disclosures and Legendary.
A Christmas selection from Washington
Irving was read by Mrs. Ralph Baldwin
Mrs r. Wade Ball Of Clarendon read ar
original Christmas story. Christmas Fo
he Wah," and T. A. Broadus reclted an
original poem. Christmas OF Today
Tbe club will meet with Thomas A.
pro.dus at Waycroft in January.
1...a a Thomas of Ballston and Miss
cnor;ssa Routon OF Vienna were married
Nacsmber II by Rev. DIR. Nourse of
Wanna Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are spend
Ting their honeymoon In Florida. where
they will make their home.
Misses Elizabeth Hoover ana Eizaoeth
Crawford, who have peen tne mouse
S.,ast. ~ Mrs. W. b. Smoot of Ingleside.
So returned to their homes in Washing
ton. Go, sohoo, oh;,ar.,
.t radIced rates will not be sold by the
Washington. Alexandra and Mount
Vernon Electric Railroad Company after
December 81
Plans presented by c. NJ. Robinson OF
Richmond for an eight-thousand-dolla
schoolhouse at Fort Myer Heights have
been adopted by the Arlington school
Evening star., 1908-12-20
THE BLIND SWIM STRAIGHT.
Keep Course With Marvellous Direct.
ness, Guided by Sound.
From Tit-Bits

Just as some professional singers with
magnificent voices never learn to sing in
perfect tune. so do the trainers of really
fine swimmers often find it impossible
that men with every quality for racing
otherwise can be made or taught to swim
even in an approximate straight line.
Many a splendid swimmer is beaten on
this account, for his inveterate habit OF
getting off his course naturally gives him
a roundabout journey. But the remark
able fact remains that blind swimmers
of whom there are in this country a
considerable numbers in connection with
various institutions for persons so af-
fiicted-universally and without exception
swim with maryelous directness: indeed
in as perfectly straight a line as is hu-
manly possible. even when the distance
covered is very considerable.
So much is this the case that Dr. Camp
bell of the College for the Blind at I'm
per Norwood, who particularly interests
himself in the physical education of the
blind and has noticed this curious fact
recommends that swimmers who persist
emily foul each other on any course
should practice experimentally when
blindfolded.
Blind swimmers can. 1t appears. on
hearing q noise in any given direction
not only swim absolutely straight to the
point whence the noise proceeds. but
when left to themselves their steering Is
just as accurate.
Evening star., 1908-12-20
Railroad improvements.

Extensive improvements are to be made
to the yards Of the Seaboard Air Line in
this city. The receivers have determined
Evening star., 1908-12-20
Winter Vacations Popular.
rom Leslie's Weekly,

From Leslie Q " eeKIy.
A question has been raised whether,
after all, people don't make a mistake in
taking vacations in summer. and whether
the most beneficial vacation cannot be
taken in winter. when ones physical con-
dition needs change and rest more than II
does in summer. with it's multitude of out
door pleasures on every hand Those who
have ever taken q vacation in winter have
learned the unusual xest with which It can
be enjoyed. More and more the tendency
is to divide the vacation period between
the summer and winter months. One of
the most delightful and healthful ways
In which to enjoy q vacation in winter is
by an ocean voyage to the orient or to
the West Indies. to enjoy the scenes along
the Mediterranean. IN ancient Egypt and
along the Nile. or to drink in the tropical
beauties Of the famous West Indies.