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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
Down TO Brass Tacks.

ut is a wonderful story. says the
publisher to the new author, Whore
manuscript has just been accepted,
"bnt Won have failed in one important
feature. You do not describe the way
the heroine was dressed when the
hero first met her. You'd better write
in q paragraph about her clothes, but
try to avoid the conventional
The ingenious author, knowing the
sameness OF costume descriptions In
the best sellers, and also knowing
how to make an appeal to the femi-
nine heart, wrote:
"Heloise f1oated toward him, garoed
in a 5000 dress, $3.50 hat, with $685.
IS mantilla over 1915 lace coat
Chicago Evening Post.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

the Kidneys are SiCk
and cannot keep up
their never-ending
task of f1ltering the
blood. Lame back,
backache, dizzy
spells and urinary
disorders are warn
ings that must not
be overlooked. D.
w. Hughes, As Head
lin Ave, Dothan,
Ala, says: "a year
ago l was in such
ropy yith Iidpav
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
Whale Fishing in Formosa.

Consul Carl F. Deichman writes
from Tamsni that it has been found
that large numbers of whales frequent
the waters along the coast of Kas-
hun, the southern-most prefecture in
Formosa, during January, February
and March, and accordingly a COM
pany was formed, called the Dali Nip
pom Hogel Kaisha Great Japan
Whaling Company, to engage in
whaling in these waters. This com.
pany was granted the whaling priv.
lege along this coast by the govern
ment last year, but was not able to
commence work at that time and
asked to have the privilege extend.
ed one year. This year the company
has again failed to begin operations
and the government has notified It
that if it does not start in the con.
cessions will be revoked and given to
others. There is a good demand In
Japan for the products of the whale.
Many man kicks because he
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

tough on Rats. unbeatable exterrninator.
Rough on Hen Lice. Nest Powder. 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liquid, 25c
Rough on Fleas. Powder or Liquid. Csc.
Rough on Reaches. Pow'd, 15c.. Liq'd, Csc.
Rough on Moth and Ants Powder. Csc.
Rough on Skeeters. agreeable in use, $50,
e. 8. Wells. Chemist. Jersey City. New Jersey,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
MUNYON'S
PAW-pAW PILLS
The best Stomach

i he DSSL OLOAAdCu
ard Liver Pills known
and q positive and
speedy cure for Con-
stipation, Indigestion,
Jaundice, Biliousness,
Sour Stomach. Head
ache, and all ailments
arising from a disor-
red stomach or
sluggish liver. They
contain in concentrat-
ed form all the viz
tues and values OF
Munyon's PaW-Paw
tonic and are made
from the Juice of the
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
Baok.sfd gardeners may buy strip

Back.yafd gardeners may buy strirs
Of tape with the seeds embedded IN
them, announces the Kansas City
Star. Each tape is carefully labelled
with the name Of the vegetable It
will grow, SO that there is no excuse
for the amateur who uses the seed
tape when radishes spring up where
tomatoes were supposed to be grow
to-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

This world is getting to be ter,
ribly busy place. Holidays are out
of fashion. laments the Philadelphia
Record. One State in Mexico, which
has 100 Of them a year, is trying to
reduce the number Of holidays from
81 to SO, including Sundays. which is
more than France, England and Ger
many have and about what there are
in this country. But the Russian Will
miss the % holidays it is proposed
to wrest from him. The refocme1s
should be very careful; they must
remember that all work and no play
makes Jack dull boy.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
INToLERABLE ITCHING.
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
professional Treatment Failed
A Perfect Cure by Cuticura.

professional Treatment Failed
A Perfect Cure by Cuticura.
"When my little girl was six months old
l noticed small red spots on her right
cheek. They grew SO large that sent for
the doctor but, instead of helping the erup-
ton, his ointment seemed to make it worse.
Then went to second doctor who said
1t was eczema. He also gave me an oint-
ment which did not help either. The dis
ease spread all over the face and the eyes
began to swell. The itching grew intoler-
able and it was a terrible sight to see. l
consulted doctors for months, but they
were unable to cure the baby. I paid out
from $50 to $50 without relief One evening
| began to use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the baby's face was all white
instead of red. 1 continued until the
eczema entirely disappeared Mrs. p. 4.
Gumbin, Sheldon, Ia, July Is, 1903"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props.
Of Cuticura Remedies. Boston, Mass.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
IN THE SPRING.

"Why do you run your car so slow
ly these days?'
With everybody carrying home
garden tools you can't run over
man without risking puncture. -
Pittsburgh Post.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Procrastination Is the thief of time
but there is one thing we all put
off till the last minute, and that is
wealth.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

A household once supplied with Hamlins
Wizard Oil is seldom allowed to be without
it. In case Of sudden uishap or accident
Wizard Oil takes the place of the family
doctor Are you supplied
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

POSSIBLY ONE REASON.
II see where family named Egg
wants to have the law change it."
Possibly they are afraid of getting
broke. Baltimore American.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

When man complains that he is
unable to collect his thoughts it may
be because there are none coming to
him.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Great Distress Throughout the South
Gould be eliminated bv the use of d.. Big
gers Hucklsbsrry Cordial. It cures Dyson
.ery, Dtarrhoea, Children Teething. At
Druggists csc and 500 per bottle
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
TUM0R OF
FOUR YEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

a cyst CumOr OF
four years growth,
which three of the
best physicians de-
clared [ had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. / am very
glad thatIfollowed
a friends advice
and took Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for it has made me
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Summer complaint bowel trouble, cramps.
have no terrors whereof ainkiile (PerryDav-
is) iskept on hand. 25c., 35c. s. Soc. bottles.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

A man might learn a lesson from
the centipede, who has more legs, but
dosen't do SO much kicking.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

For HEADACHE-IHick CAPUD1NE
:, Whether from Colds Heat. Stomach or
Nervous Troubles Capudine will relieve you
It's liQuid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
ately. Try it. l0c.. Csc, and Soc at drug
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

About 60 per cent of the gold pro-
duct OF the world is handled by Great
Britain.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

mend these pills as being the best laxa-
tive and cathartic ever compounded. Get
25-cent bottle and II you are not per-
fectly satisfied T will refund your money.
-MUNYON.
tIFI \ THIRD and JEFFERSON STS.,
PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Success is a rough road on which
many mans tire Of ambition has
been punctured.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

CARTWRIGHT'S DOG NANCE CURE so
cents a bottle Cartwright's Dog and Toilet
Soap for feas and Bath 20 cents a cake post
paid S cents, box 8 cakes so cents. n. L.
WILLET SEED CO., Props. Augusta, Ga.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
NOTHING TO u1M

NOTHING TO HIM.
Johnny-"The camel can go eight
days without water
Freddy-"So could IL ma would
let .'-Harper's Bazaar.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

II you want to know how to man.
age wife ask man who has never
had one.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES
1t is Warning That the Kidneys Are
Sick and Need Help.

A bad back makes every day dull
round of pain and misery. It's sign
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03
For COLDS and GRIP

Hicks CAPuDINE is the best remedy
relleves the aching and Observation-Disclosures
liquid effects Immediately IOc., 25c. and
5cc.. at drug stores. "A-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1909-07-03

Many man kicks because he
hasn't free foot. !.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
DISCOURAGED, JUMPS TO DEATH
JOHN L. BURCH LEAPS FROM
RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Dies at the Casualty Hospital Three
Hours Later-Content to
Face the End.

Feeling that his occupation as cabman
would amount to but little In the fu-
ture, because of the improvements being
made to perfect horseless vehicles, John
l.. Burch ended his life last evening by
jumping from the top railing of the
railroad bridge at I'd and NJ streets north
east. 1t was about q o'clock when he
made the jump. and about three hours
later he died at the Casualty Hospital.
Coroner Nevitt made an investigation to-
day, and gave the necessary certificate
of death. being satisfied that Burch COM
mitted suicide.
Burch selected a place to end his life
near the spot where John Wahl was ac-
cidentally killed a few days ago. When
he leaped from the bridge a number OF
children were playing near where he fell.
They were frightened at the sight Of the
man falling so great distance. nearly
fifty feet
When Burch. who lived at 641 I'd street
northeast. left his wife, Mrs. Alice Burch.
at home yesterday afternoon he said
nothing to her to Indicate he was going
to end his life, and she was greatly
ried to the hospital, reaching there after
her husband had regained consciousness.
and remained with him until he died.
During the time Burch was q patient
at the Casualty Hospital he displayed re-
markable nerve. With DIR. Moffit he DIS
cussed his adversities, recalling his dis
couraging experience as cabnIan after
dairy business. and seemed content that
his earthly career and troubles would
soon end. His wife was hysterical most
of the time she was at the hospital.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
FOUR men ATTACK POLICEMAN
BEATEN WITH HORSESHOES By
QUOT PLAYERS.
Reserves Make Three Arrests Of Men
Accused of Assaulting Patrolman
Raher Of Fourth Precinct.

With blood streaming from wounds on
his head and neck, Policeman d. j. Raher
of the fourth precinct was hurried to the
Emergency Hospital in an automobile by
Frank Hall, 1000 9TH street southwest,
shortly before noon today.
The policeman was patroling his beat
on Union street, Southwest Washington.
this morning. when he was attacked by
four white men, who beat him over the
head with horseshoes, and then made their
escape. "a number Of persons witnessed
the assault. but were unable to aid the
officer. Several of them, however. tele-
phoned to the fourth precinct police sta
ton, and the reserves responded.
When the reserves reached the scene
they located three men, giving their
names as Michael J. Mahaney Of 11222ils
Union street southwest; Robert Rai.ey.
G26 l. street southwest, and Joseph Beav-
ers, 1117 Az street southwest. and locked
them up at the fourth precinct station
pending an investigation and the result OF
the pOliceman's injuries.
Raher says that he entered Union street
and saw four men playing quoits with
horseshoes. He said he had received a
complaint yesterday that one of the men
had broken several lamp globes. and
spoke t6 one of them about the matter.
He said the man addressed ran UP an
alley and with an oath dared him to APP
proach. AS he did SO the officer said. the
man struck him In the head with horse
shoe and the three other men ran
up behind him and struck him on the
head and neck. He was felled to the
ground and was unable to assist himself.
He boarded a 7th street car for the
purpose of going to the hospital and had
reached the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. when Mr.. Hall placed
him in his automobile and rushed him to
the hospital.
The police of the fourth precinct are
investigating the affair.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
MAKES MUROEROUs ASSAULT
INSANE PATIENT ATTACKS ASY.
LUM SUPERINTENDENT.
Prof. John TohIman Strikes DR..
Robert B. Lamb With Shovel and
Attempts Suicide.

MATTEAWAN, N. Y, April 17.-Dr
Robert B. Lamb. superintendent of the
Matteawan Hospital for the Criminal In
sane. who was one of the principal med
ical witnesses In some of the Thaw trial
proceedings, had q narrow escape from
death yesterday at the hands Of John
Tohlman, a professor of languages. who
was sent to the institution three years
ago after having killed q man during a
saloon brawl.
Tohlman. whose mental condition had
been considered good for year or more
and who had been installed as a "trusty.
suddenly struck DR.. Lamb over the head
ting his head and rendering him uncon.
scious. Luckily the blow was glancine
one, and the injury inflicted Is not serious
Attempts to Kill Self.
Tohlman, after he had struck the doctor
down, drew q button hook. which he hat
sharpened to needles point, and
plunged it into the side of his neck. Thi,
crude weapon he then drew across hi,
throat. inficting frightful cash. HI
then tried to stick the button hook int
his heart, but failed because of the thick
ness Of his clothing. although he cut hi.
body severely. After this he staggered
to the courtyard, where he was fount
several minutes later almost dead from
loss Of blood. He was carried to q eel
and cared for by the hospital physicians
but 1t is believed he will die.
DIR. Lamb lay unconscious In the ma
chinists room, where the murderous as
sault occurred, for nearly ten minutes.
His wound was dressed and last nigh
he was about the hospital as usual.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
DECIDES ON ARMY PROMOTIONS
PRESIDENT TAKES ACTION AS
TO GENERAL OFFICERS.
Col. Augur to Be a Brigadier-Wil-
liam H. Carter Will Succeed
John +. Weston.

As a result Of conference with Presi-
dent Taft. Secretary Dickinson has an
nounced that the following important ap-
pointments in the army have been de-
cided on: Col. ]. J. Augur, 10th Cav
airy to be a brigadier general. on the re-
tirement of Brig. Gen. John B. Kerr. COM
harding the Mounted Service School at
Fort Leavenworth, May 20; Brig. Gen.
William III. Carter, commanding the De-
partment Of Luzon, to be major gen
eral on the retirement of Maj. Gen. John
F. Weston, commanding the Department
of California, November 13. 1868; Col. J..
G. D. knight, Corps of Engineers, to be
brigadier general, vice Carter, pro-
NOTED, and Col. Marion P. Maus 10th
Infantry, to be a brigadier general on
the retirement of Gen. knight in Janu-
ary. 1910.
Col. Augur is the ranking officer Of cav
airy and the senior line officer of his
grade. He Is a native of New York, but
was appointed to the army from the Dis
trict of Columbia. He was graduated
from the United States Military Academy
in June, 1860, and became colonel, 10th
Cavalry, in June 1902.
Jumps Gen. Funston.
In the promotion of Gen. Carter the
President jumps Gen. Fred Funston, who
is the senior brigadier general. Gen.
Carter is from Tennessee.
Col. knight stands No. 3 in the Corps
of Engineers and No. Il in relative rank
in all arms. He was born in England.
and was graduated from the United States
Military Academy in June, 1868. He has
been colonel since March, 1907.
Col. Maus stands No. 8 in the infantry
arm and No. % in relative rank. He is
from Maryland, and was graduated from
the Military Academy in June, 1874. He
reached the grade of colonel, 10th In
fantry in January, 1904.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
MURDER CASE WITNESS SLAIN
MYSTERY IN THE KILLING OF
BILLY O'BRIEN.
Shot Down in Front Of Steve Brodie'.
Saloon After Quarrel With
Man and Woman.

NEW YORK, April 17.-On the theory
that the arrest Of Bennie Addison in
Pasadena. CAL, yesterday may have had
something to do with the crime, the
police today are investigating the shoot
ing and killing of Billy O'Brien. a well
known East Side character, in front Of
Steve Brodie's saloon On the Bowery
early today. O'Brien was shot through
the heart and died instantly. The man
| who fired the fatal shot escaped.
II was at first believed that the MUIR
der was the result Of a quarrel, but
when it was learned that O'Brien was
known to be witness in the shooting of
Joe Reilly in Pell street in 1905. In con-
nection with which Addison is reported
to have been arrested yesterday in Pasa-
dena. the authorities turned their atten-
ton to this phase Of the case. The re-
port became known along the Bowery
| and O'Brien's probable appearance as q
witness aginst Addison was freely talked
! about in the resorts. O'Brien had a dis
pute with q man and a woman in one of
the resorts and Is said to have struck
the woman. When he left the place some
time afterward> he was shot down, his
assailant escaping through an alley.
Four men were detained by the police
In connection with the killing. Three OF
them were New Yorkers. picked up along
the Bowery, and the fourth gave his
name as Patrick Donovan OF Whitman.
Mass. Donovan was arrested in Brook
lyn when he stepped up to a policeman
and asked him If the man who had COM
mitted the Bowery murder had been
caught. He told the police that he was
nearby when the fatal shot was fred and
saw the murderer run away.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
MAY SAY Unconstitutional"
RUM0R AS TO SUPREME COURT
AND COMMODITIES CLAUSE.
Report That Highest Tribunal Will
Declare Part Of Hepburn Rate
Law Invalid.

The New York American prints the fol-
lowing today:
WASHINGTON. April 16-There is q
story privately circulating in Washington
tonight that the Supreme Court of the
United States Is about to declare the COM
modities clause Of the Hepburn railway
rate law unconstitutional.
The American correspondent is informed
that the court has stood to on the
legality of the clause for some time past.
with the odd justice unable to make up
his mind. This justice Is now said to
have reached a decision. It Is against
the clause, which prohibits a railroad
from engaging In the production or sale
common carrier, such as operating q coal
mine.
Conducts q Cross-Examination.
This justice met. within the last few
days, an official who played prominent
part in passing the law A long cross
examination followed. This question was
ultimately put by the justice:.
What bearing do you think this clause
would have on a railroad that has owned
outright for. say. fifty years, a coal
mine?"
Under the commodities clause" was
the reply. ''the railroad undoubtedly could
be estopped from engaging In the bust
ness OF mining coal.
That's bad-very bad" responded the
justice. shaking his head graveiy.
The commodities clause has been ber
for the Supreme Court for several
months. A decision is expected shortly.
Evening star., 1909-04-17

is supervised by DR.. Marcellus Bowen,
who directs the work of the society
throughout all Turkey. He has offices
at Constantinople. So far as the church
authorities in this city have been able to
ascertain, however. the depot at Adana
Is in the charge of natives
At Tarsus Is the st. Pauls Institute for
Boys and a station, both of which are
maintained by the American board of
missions. The Rev. DR.. Thomas d.
Christie and his wife. Carmeliet B.
Christie. are in charge. The boys school
is also known as the Asia Minor Apostolic
Institute. and was founded in 1885 with
funds donated by the late Elliott F.
Shepard of this city.
Chancellor MacCracken of New York
University is now the president OF the
board of trus ees The school has ap-
proximateIy 300 students enrolled. and
it's property only recently was transferred
to the American board.
There are fourteen teachers, prominent
among whom is Miss Z. H. Brewer. a
sister of Justice Brewer of the United
States Supreme Court. Miss Brewer has
been engaged in this work for the last
ten years.
Boston Has No Word.
j.. BOSTON. Mass. April 17.-No advices
from Turkey concerning the situation in
Asiatic Turkey had been received by
officials of the American board of COM
missioners for foreign missions in this
city up TO 10 am. today.
Evening star., 1909-04-17

ment as collector OF customs at Toledo.
Ohio, succeeding ]. c. Bonner. VINO mas
held the place more than eight years.
HuntIey is a leader In labor organizations
and did good work among them last year
in the presidential fight. The appoint
ment of Huntley will not be obJectionapie
to the senator's. -
April 80 is raisin day In California The
people there claim TO produce the nnest
raisins in the world and have set aside
''raisin day as one on which all patriotic
citizens should eat raisins. They wanted
the President to join them in celebrating
the day, and Representative Needham To-
day presented to the President fine box
of California raisins for his luncheon or
dinner that day. The President agreed
to partake of them. Vice President Sher-
man will do the same thing from box
presented to him, and so will Speaker
Cannon and Secretary Wilson OF the De-
partment of Agriculture.
Former Vice President Calls.
Levi p Morton. former Vice President.
spent some time with President Taft this
afternoon. He said there was no truth
in report that he has been rendered the
post of ambassador of this country to
Great Britain.
Lieut.. Col Edward J. Dimmick intro
duced to the President a number of Ma
tional Guard officers interested In rife
practice.
Evening star., 1909-04-17
NEAR DEATH BY GAS.
Engineer Cook, Overcome in Room,
Revived at Hospital.

Suffering from the effects of inhaling
illuminating gas. a man giving the name
of Frank Cook, thirty years Of age, en-
ployed as an engineer at the Georgetown
gas works, was removed from 7OS 10th
street northwest. about 10 o'clock this
morning. in an unconscious condition, to
the Emergency Hospital.
The surgeons at the hospital worked
over the unconscious man for some time
before he revived and was out Of dan
ger.
The man rented room at the 10th
street house about q week ago. This
morning about 4 o'clock he returned from
his place of employment. Nothing was
seen of him in the early morning. Shortly
before 10 o'clock several occupants Of
the house detected the odor of gas COM
ing from the room. They called a neigh
bor, who opened the door and found the
man lying on the floor. A telephone mes
sage summoned the hospital ambulance.
1t Is thought that when he extinguished
the light in his room the stopcock ac-
cidentally caught and remained open.